The Delhi Police Crime branch busted a gang of auto-lifters and arrested four members, including the gang leader Mohit Sharma, police said on Wednesday. Two stolen cars, nine stolen motorcycles, scooty were recovered, along with two pistols and two live cartridges. Twenty two stolen keys of the luxurious cars were also recovered.
Joint commissioner of Police Alok Kumar said the accused has been identified as Mohit Sharma (30), Sandeep Kumar (23), Deepak Kumar (24) and Firoz (24). “The accused used to target vehicles in early morning at the time of cleaning of vehicle by servants. They used to replace the key of the target car with another similar key and when the driver leaves the place they used to steal the car with the original car. Each member of the gang had specific role to play” he added.
The Delhi Police got a tip-off that the gang leader would come to Dwarka, for stealing luxurious cars in the area. On this, the Crime Branch team laid a trap near expected place of their arrival and successfully intercepted a car and apprehended a notorious auto lifter along with the gang leader.
“Concerned authorities have been informed regarding arrest of the accused persons. Raids are being conducted to nab Jishan, receiver of stolen vehicles. More FIRs of auto theft are being linked with the disclosure of accused persons. More arrests and recovery are likely in near future” said the Joint commissioner.