Key Highlights:
- 1 auto-lifter apprehended: Shoaib, 24, a habitual offender, arrested.
- Recoveries: 1 button-actuated knife and 1 stolen motorcycle.
- Criminal background: Accused previously involved in 4 cases of theft and snatching.
New Delhi: In a proactive crime prevention effort, the patrolling team of PS Mukherjee Nagar arrested a notorious auto-lifter, Shoaib, son of Md Sharukh, resident of Rana Pratap Bagh, Sangam Park, Delhi, aged 24. The arrest led to the recovery of a button-actuated knife and a stolen motorcycle.
Incident Details: On the evening of October 21, 2024, at around 7:15 PM, Head Constable Amarjeet and Constable Ravinder of PS Mukherjee Nagar were patrolling the sensitive areas near Ganda Nala Road, Vijay Nagar. They spotted a suspicious individual on a motorcycle who, upon noticing the police, attempted to flee by taking a sudden U-turn. The alert police officers acted swiftly, chasing and overpowering the suspect. Upon search, a button-actuated knife was found in his possession.
The accused, Shoaib, confessed to planning a crime, targeting easy victims in the area. Investigation revealed that the motorcycle he was riding had been reported stolen from the Mandawali police station area. Further inquiries confirmed Shoaib’s criminal history, linking him to four previous cases of theft and snatching. His motive for the crimes was to earn quick money.
Case Details:
- FIR No.: 891/24
- Charges: U/s 25/54/59 Arms Act
- Police Station: Mukherjee Nagar
The police have launched further investigations to explore Shoaib’s possible involvement in additional criminal activities.
Recovered Items:
- 1 button-actuated knife.
- 1 stolen motorcycle (DL 14SJ 0891).
The case is still under investigation, with the police actively pursuing leads to connect the accused to more unsolved cases.
Statement by DCP North-West District, Delhi: “Further efforts are underway to trace additional criminal activities linked to the accused. We remain committed to reducing crime and maintaining law and order in the district.”
(Abhishek Dhania, IPS) Deputy Commissioner of Police North-West District, Delhi
