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Delhi Police Arrest Bus Helper, Recover $1,600 Stolen From Iranian Tourist's Purse

Police cite a rapid probe that traced the cash within days.

Overview

  • Fareshteh Sayanjali left her purse on a FlixBus from Rishikesh and later found the cash missing after it was returned at ISBT Kashmere Gate on December 15.
  • An FIR was registered on December 16 at Kashmere Gate police station under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
  • Investigators questioned the driver, conductor and helper; the conductor said the helper, Monish, had handed him the purse.
  • Police say Monish, 26, later confessed during interrogation, leading to his arrest and a raid at his Jahangirpuri home that recovered the full $1,600.
  • Officials identified the team led by Inspector Prashant Yadav under the supervision of ACP Shankar Banerjee, with further investigation continuing.