Jewellery Theft Racket Busted: Three Arrested in Delhi

Delhi Police arrested three individuals in connection with the theft of artificial jewellery valued at Rs 10 lakh from a Sarai Khalil bullock cart during Holi. The jewellery was found in a rented shop, and the mini-truck used was seized. Suspects have previous criminal records.

In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police have apprehended three suspects involved in the theft of artificial jewellery worth Rs 10 lakh from a bullock cart near Sarai Khalil in Sadar Bazar during Holi celebrations, officials announced on Monday.

The stolen jewellery has been successfully recovered from a rented shop where it was concealed, and a mini-truck believed to have been used in the operation has been seized, police disclosed.

Surveillance footage exposed four individuals responsible for the pilferage as the bullock cart, laden with 19 cartons of imitation jewellery, was left overnight amidst the Holi rush. Further investigation led to the arrest of Mohammed Hasmuddin in Sangam Vihar, with subsequent arrests of Omkar and Mohammed Farman, both reportedly having a history of burglaries.

(With inputs from agencies.)