New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): The Special Staff of Delhi Metro has cracked a high-value theft case within three days, recovering old gold jewellery worth about Rs 20 lakhs and Rs 60,000 in cash.
The incident occurred on June 28, when a woman travelling with her daughter from Kohat Enclave to Kashmere Gate Metro Station accidentally left her carry bag on a seat inside the Metro coach. The bag contained old gold jewellery worth around Rs 20 lakhs and Rs 60,000 in cash.
Shortly after, another woman travelling with her daughter noticed the unattended bag. Instead of handing it over to Metro authorities or the Lost and Found office, she took it and got off the train. A case was registered at Police Station Kashmere Gate Metro based on the complainant's report.
Acting on the directions of DCP Metro Dr. Anand Dabhi, a team from Special Staff Metro, led by Inspector Mahesh Chander, immediately began investigating. The team, which included SI Arun Kumar, ASI Bhupender, ASI Rajesh Sharma, ASI Sanjiv Kumar, HC Dharmender, HC Vinay, and W/Ct. Payal Sharma analysed CCTV footage from over 25 Metro stations.
They tracked the suspect's movements across various routes using technical surveillance and field enquiries.
Through persistent efforts, the police identified and arrested the accused, Arti, a resident of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. During interrogation, she confessed to taking the bag and led the police to the recovery of the entire stolen property.
The swift action has been praised as a reflection of the professionalism and dedication of the Metro Police in ensuring passenger safety.
Further investigation is underway. (ANI)
