Overview
- Five suspects were arrested by the Railway Unit after thefts targeting women in lifts and on escalators at major Delhi stations.
- Investigators say the groups used distraction tactics in confined spaces to remove jewellery, watches and cash within seconds.
- One inter-state gang linked to Gujarat operated at Sarai Rohilla, while a Delhi-based group from Anand Parbat targeted New Delhi Railway Station.
- Officers examined footage from more than 100 cameras and layered technical surveillance with ground intelligence to map patterns and escape routes.
- Police reported recovering about ₹70 lakh in the Sarai Rohilla case and ₹30 lakh at New Delhi station, and they issued advisories urging passengers to secure bags and report suspicious activity.