Law enforcers in Noida struck gold against an elusive gang operating across state lines in mobile snatching and two-wheeler heists. The Phase-1 team cuffed two masterminds, recovering key evidence that cracks open a series of unsolved cases.
February 2 saw the dramatic takedown in Sector-8 at F-133, powered by intelligence fusion. Confiscated were 12 vehicles—comprising 10 bikes and 2 scooters—plus Rs 2,000 from phone resales.
Grilling exposed their blueprint: area surveillance for vulnerable vehicles, thefts from secluded locales, repurposing them for snatch-and-run ops on crowded paths. Devices sold swiftly to bystanders, cash shared for vices.
The syndicate’s footprint covers Noida, Delhi, NCR hotspots with scores of crimes. Rahul alias Robert leads with 20+ cases in theft, snatching, dacoity realms across Delhi and Gautam Buddh Nagar. Naveed mirrors this notoriety.
Vehicles recovered belong to victims in Delhi-UP belt, under verification for returns.
BNS case lodged at Phase-1. Probes deepen into accomplices and fencing rings, vowing enhanced vigilance to restore commuter confidence.