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The police, led by SHO Upadhayay Balashankaran, sprang into action upon receiving the complaint.
NEW DELHI: The Sarai Rohilla Railway Station police successfully apprehended a notorious pickpocket and snatcher, identified as Shadab, near the ticket counter. The arrest came after a complaint was lodged by T-Samuel, an ITBP Havaldar, who was pushed inside the train and robbed of his mobile phone while boarding the Hisar Express Special in Delhi
The police, led by SHO Upadhayay Balashankaran, sprang into action upon receiving the complaint. A team comprising HC Surjeet and Ct. Pritam, dressed in plain clothes, was deployed to execute the operation. Analysis of crime patterns revealed a hotspot near the station’s lift where such incidents frequently occurred.
HC Surjeet, posing as a commuter, deliberately placed his mobile phone in his back pocket while standing in the ticket queue. Within minutes, the suspect approached him and attempted to steal the phone. Prompt action by Surjeet and Pritam led to the apprehension of the culprit, Shadab. The stolen mobile phone belonging to Shri T. Samuel was recovered from the accused’s possession.
Shadab, aged 23 and hailing from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, was subsequently arrested under relevant sections of the law, with further investigation underway. The operation showcased the diligence and efficiency of the Sarai Rohilla Railway Station police in combating street crime and ensuring the safety of commuters.
Recently, a 55-year-old man, Gangji Velgi, lost both his legs while resisting a robbery attempt onboard the Ala Hazrat Express at the Sarai Rohilla Railway Station. Gangji fell between the platform and the train during the struggle, leading to severe injuries.
In an advisory, following the incident, Railway police have warned passengers against standing near train doors with luggage to deboard early, as it exposes them to theft. Criminals board moving trains near stations, targeting such passengers for valuables. Those seated near windows are also at risk. Passengers have been advised to remain inside the train until it stops at the platform to ensure safety and avoid theft incidents.
