Delhi’s bustling metro network has long been a hunting ground for snatchers, but Ghitorni police struck back decisively. On February 13, two e-FIRs rocked the station over iPhone thefts executed with eerie precision. A dedicated ‘crack team’ sprang into action, unraveling a pattern of deliberate collisions and opportunistic grabs from distraught victims.
Under the sharp eyes of SI Rajendra and Raj Kumar, investigators pored over hours of CCTV from key stations like Hauz Khas. A shadowy figure emerged on tape, shoving victims and fleeing with their devices. Armed with tech tracking and informer intel, the team raided Uttam Nagar, nabbing Daljit Singh alias Dalbir (42), a fruit vendor by day.
In custody, Dalbir spilled the beans: addiction drove him to specialize in iPhone heists, hawking stolen goods for quick drug money before repeating the cycle. His rap sheet is damning—nine FIRs since 2008, spanning Ghitorni (six cases), Rajiv Chowk, Shastri Park, and Paharganj stations.
Now in judicial remand, the probe widens to his relatives and possible gang links. This bust highlights the scourge of metro snatchings in the capital, where crowds provide perfect cover. Delhi Police vows ramped-up vigilance, blending human intel with tech to dismantle such networks and restore commuter confidence.