The Delhi Police has arrested two persons who used to rob victims at knifepoint after offering them ride in their auto rickshaw. The arrested duo were identified as, Sahil (22) a resident of Chand Bagh Delhi and Monu Mishra (25) a resident of Loni in neighbouring Gaziabad.
According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) North east district, Atul Kumar Thakur , “On August 1, a complainant stated that, near ISBT Kasmere gate, one rickshaw stopped him and offered him ride. On this, complainant hired the auto for Shahin Bagh, Delhi. Two other persons were already inside the rickshaw. After boarding the vehicle, the driver took the victim near an underpass Shastri Park area and robbed his mobile phone and Rs 5000 cash on knife point.
During investigation, one Rashid was found to be the owner of the vehicle. It was also revealed that Sahil, the brother of the owner was driving the vehicle. Subsequently Sahil was arrested and on his instance Monu was also arrested. Efforts are being made to arrest the absconding accused. The auto rickshaw and the knife used in crime were recovered from them, said the DCP.