A high-stakes police action in Noida has led to the unravelling of a vehicle parts theft operation that kept residents on edge. Sector-39 station officers arrested three hardened criminals, seizing stolen goods worth significant value and weapons that underscore the gang’s menace.
The Thursday takedown at Som Bazaar intersection netted Vishal Sharma (Dhola), the 28-year-old history-sheeter from Sadarpur; 26-year-old Vishal Tyagi (Akku) of Gejha; and 28-year-old Upender Pathak from rural Bulandshahr. Confessional statements detail late-night hits on family cars, stripping essentials for Delhi resale.
Forensic-linked recoveries feature six complete tyre sets, dual batteries (spurring fresh FIR), iron cutters, hydraulic jacks, glass panes, the syndicate’s Wagon R, twin pistols, and a concealed knife.
With Dhola’s ledger showing 21 grave offenses from assault to narcotics, and cohorts entangled in similar webs, this bust disrupts a cycle of impunity. Officials project fewer theft reports ahead.
Ongoing inquiries target wider syndicates, scrap dealers, and cold cases. Noida’s vigilant policing reaffirms commitment to public safety amid urban crime challenges.