Eight theives were arrested by police during the India International Trade Fair (IITF) that was a hit.
In one incident that took place on Sunday, two women thieves were arrested when they were trying to take out items from the bag of a Smriti Thakur, who is the wife of rear admiral Kapil Tikku.
“The accused — Asha (40) and Sanjana (35) — were arrested under Section 379, 511 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code at the IITF police station and will be produced in court,” DCP Trade Fair, Kumar Gyanesh.
The accused were in possession of two tickets of Rs 500 which is meant for general public during business days. “It was also confirmed from the CCTV footage that both the women had attempted to steal items from other visitors before,” said Gyanesh.
Meanwhile, an inter-State gang of pickpockets was busted and three people were arrested. The accused travelled all the way from Punjab to rob people at the fair, said police. Gyanesh said the accused has been identified as Vishwanath (40), Kunal (20), Kailash (45). On interrogation, the accused further disclosed that they were involved in three more cases of robbery at the trade fair itself.
“We have recovered two bags, one ladies purse, three ID cards, two Metro cards and a cash of Rs 14,260,” added the DCP.
As a preventive measure staff has been deployed in Civil dress at IITF.