Akash, 22, and Anoop Kumar, 22, hailing from Sahibabad in Ghaziabad, fell into the trap during a proactive night patrol. Responding to escalating bike snatches, SHO Harkesh Gaba’s team, overseen by ACP Mohit Singh, maintained vigilant rounds.

At 2 AM between February 28 and March 1, officers Subhash Kumar and Chintu confronted the suspects hovering around parked vehicles. A search revealed screwdrivers, wire cutters, and other implements. Cross-checking CCTV confirmed their involvement in the February 23 Bullet heist.

Interrogation broke their silence: the addicts confessed to repeated thefts to fund habits and ease poverty. They detailed the Jhilmil Colony robbery, prompting a raid on Anoop’s Bhopura residence where the Bullet was hidden. The case, filed as e-FIR 04195/2026 under BNS 305(b), marks a key victory.

Despite prior brushes with crime, the 10th-pass duo had slipped through before. This bust disrupts their operations and signals police resolve. As investigations deepen, locals breathe easier knowing threats are neutralized.