A high-stakes theft at Delhi Metro’s Azadpur depot has been dismantled by vigilant Delhi Police, resulting in three detentions and the retrieval of vital stolen components.
CISF guards raised the alarm Thursday morning at 10 AM after CCTV revealed suspicious activity in the ultra-secure DMRC premises. The ensuing probe exposed the loot: 100 meters signaling cable, 60 meters machine cable, assorted check plates, and one water motor from the accommodation block.
With an FIR at Azadpur Metro station, investigators harnessed video evidence and digital tracking to apprehend lead thief Ali Ahmad (25), Jahangirpuri native. Associate Sanwar (24) was nabbed soon after. One day in custody cracked the chain—they’d fenced goods to Baksud Hussain (66), now in irons too.
Police flaunted 50 meters of copper wire as recovered booty. DCP Metro Kushal Pal Singh noted intensified inquiries into possible syndicate ties plaguing the metro grid.
Officials from DMRC applauded the bust, pledging escalated safeguards. This episode serves as a stark reminder of infrastructure perils in megacity transit, met with robust policing.