Delhi Police busts interstate gang targeting Train passengers; 4 arrested

July 8, 2025

New Delhi: The Railway Unit of Delhi Police busted an interstate gang of bag lifters active on trains and railway premises, leading to the arrest of four habitual offenders and recovery of stolen property worth several lakhs of rupees, an official said.

According to KPS Malhotra, DCP Railways, on July 3, Railway Enquiry reported the theft of five bags from coach A-1 of Train No. 12477 (Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra SF Express) at New Delhi Railway Station (NDRS).

A case under appropriate sections was registered at PS NDRS on July 3. Acting swiftly, the team analysed CCTV footage and traced the suspected gang to the Crystal Hotel, Paharganj, New Delhi.

The Railway Unit team conducted raids at the hotel and apprehended the following accused:

Amit Kumar, resident of Vaishali, Bihar, age 37 years. Disclosed his previous involvement in theft at railway stations and arrest in FIR u/s 379/411 IPC, PS GRP Hajipur, Uttar Pradesh. He has a history of targeting railway passengers and has operated in Bihar and Delhi earlier, officials said.

Karan Kumar, resident of Bihar, age 27 years. Disclosed his prior arrest in case u/s 25 Arms Act, PS Barauni, Bihar. Known to carry weapons during thefts to intimidate victims and aid escape, officials said.

Gaurav resident of Begusarai, Bihar, age 33 years. Disclosed his arrest in a case u/s 379/411/34 IPC, PS NDRS for similar offences. He had also been declared as a proclaimed offender by the court for absconding after his earlier involvement in theft cases. Previously active at NDRS, he is familiar with the station layout and escape routes, making him a key operative in the gang, they added.

From their possession, the police recovered three trolley bags (two confirmed as stolen), Four pitthu bags, Five handbags, Two mobile phones, Cash amounting to Rs 47,000.

Officials added that the two confirmed stolen trolley bags were matched with the registered case. The remaining articles were seized under section 106 BNSS.

Further investigation led to the arrest of the fourth accused from Anand Vihar Railway Station.