*PRESS RELEASE*
WEST DSRICT
DELHI POLICE
Dated:- 21.06.2025

*5 AUTO-LIFTERS, INVOLVED IN MORE THAN 50 CASES PREVIOUSLY, ARRESTED BY THE TEAM WEST DISTRICT*

👉 *_Accused persons namely Sahil @ Leela (previously involved in 14 criminal cases), Jatin Pahwa (previously involved in 11 criminal cases), Ashmeet Lamba @ Yash (previously involved in 08 criminal cases), Rishi @ Rahul (previously involved in 15 criminal cases) and Arjun Paswan (previously involved in 04 criminal cases) arrested_*
👉 *_Nine stolen scooties, two stolen motorcycles, and one scooty used in commission of crime recovered_*
👉 *_Eleven cases solved_*

*PS TILAK NAGAR*
On June 19, 2025, a team led by SI Gajender Mathur, IC PP Tilak Vihar, consisting of HC Shishram and HC Dharamveer, was on patrolling duty in the area of Tilak Vihar under the supervision of Insp. Bineet Pandey, SHO Tilak Nagar, and the overall guidance of ACP Tilak Nagar. During patrolling, at around 03:15 AM they received specific information that a person in possession of a stolen motorcycle would be traveling from Manohar Nagar Gurudwara towards Santgarh. Acting swiftly, the staff took strategic positions along the anticipated route. Soon, they spotted a person riding a motorcycle from Manohar Nagar Gurudwara. Upon being signaled to stop, the rider attempted to escape but was successfully apprehended by the alert patrolling staff. On verification, the motorcycle was found to be stolen from the area of PS Shahbad Dairy, Outer North, Delhi. During inquiry, he was identified as Sahil @ Leela, s/o Raj Kumar, r/o resident of Harijan Colony, Tilak Nagar, Delhi. On sustained interrogation, one more stolen motorcycle and three stolen scooties were also recovered at his instance.

*PS KIRTI NAGAR*
In view of vehicle theft incidents in the PS Kirti Nagar area, a dedicated team consisting of ASI Mahipal, HC Shamsher Singh, HC Krishan, HC Vikas, Ct. Rohit, and Ct. Mukesh was formed under the close supervision of Insp. Sanjeev Dhodi, SHO/PS Kirti Nagar, and the guidance of Shri Vijay Singh, ACP/Punjabi Bagh, to identify and apprehend the criminals, aiming to curb vehicle thefts. Surveillance was put in place at several locations, and several persons were interrogated. CCTV footage of all crime scenes and surrounding areas was also analyzed. During the investigation, a CCTV footage near the crime scene revealed two suspects arriving on a scooter. One suspect stole a parked scooty by tampering with its lock, while the other suspect escaped on the original scooty. Both suspects were identified as Jatin Pahwa, s/o Surender Pahwa, and Ashmeet Lamba @ Yash. Upon verification of their addresses, it was found that Ashmeet Lamba had shifted to a different location with his family, and his current address was unknown to the locals. Regarding Jatin Pahwa, it was discovered that he didn't have a fixed schedule for visiting his home and was often found roaming around. 
On 17.06.2025, a tip about the suspects was received at PS Kirti Nagar. Based on the tip, a trap was laid at Ramesh Nagar Gol Chakkar, and at about 11:00 PM, one suspect, Jatin Pahwa, was intercepted and taken into custody and interrogated about the case. During intense questioning and confrontation with scientific evidence, he confessed to the crime. Based on his disclosure and instance, his accomplice Ashmeet Lamba was also apprehended. During interrogation, two stolen scooty were recovered at their instances . The vehicle used in the commission of the crime was also recovered from Ashmeet Lamba's possession.

*PS NARAINA*
On June 16, 2025, a motor vehicle theft case was registered at PS Naraina, and investigation was initiated. A team consisting of HC Bhupesh Kumar, HC Sagarmal, HC Sunil, Ct. Sanjay, and Ct. Ravinder, under the close supervision of Insp. Dharmendra Kumar, SHO/NR, and the overall supervision of ACP/Mayapuri, Sh. Indraj Singh Meena, was constituted to apprehend the criminal.  During the course of investigation, team analyzed CCTV footage from nearby areas. After scrutinizing hundreds of CCTV footages and tracing the accused's movements, the team identified and apprehended Rishi @ Rahul, s/o Suraj, r/o Madangir Ambedkar Nagar, Delhi, aged 22. One stolen scooty related to the case was recovered from his possession, and during sustained interrogation, another stolen scooty was recovered at his instance.

*AATS*
On June 19, 2025, the team specializing in tracing auto lifters/snatchers with the help of CCTV footage, led by Insp. Manish, I/C AATS West District, comprising HC Sandeep, HC Shiv Charan, and HC Rajesh, was on area patrolling near Panchwati Market, Nala Road, Vikaspuri, Delhi, searching for CCTV footage related to auto lifters/snatchers. At about 7:45 PM, a suspect was seen coming on a scooty from the opposite side on Nala Road. The scooty rider was asked to stop by the staff, but after seeing the police party, he started running, leaving his scooty on the roadside, and tried to escape from the spot. The scooty rider was apprehended by the police staff and identified as Arjun Paswan, s/o Kirpal Paswan, r/o under Palam Flyover, Sarai Sohel Gaon, Manglapuri, Palam, Delhi, aged 44 years. Upon checking the details of the scooty, it was found to be stolen from the area of PS Tilak Nagar. Further, at the instance of the apprehended person, one more scooty was recovered, which was also found to be stolen from PS Tilak Nagar.

*ACCUSED PERSONS*
1. Sahil @ Leela s/o Raj Kumar r/o Harijan Clony, Tilak Nagar Delhi.  He has previously been involved in 14 criminal cases and released on bail on 14.08.2024
2. Jatin Pahwa S/o Surender Pahwa R/o Shardapuri, Ramesh Nagar, New Delhi, Age- 36 years.  He has previously been involved in 08 criminal cases.
3. Ashmeet Lamba @ Yash S/o Kuljeet Singh R/o Sawan Park Extension Ashok Vihar Delhi, Age- 22 years. He has previously been involved in 11 criminal cases.
4. Rishi @ Rahul S/o Suraj R/o Madangir Ambedkar Nagar, Delhi Age -22 years.  He has previously been involved in 15 criminal cases. 
5. Arjun Paswan S/o Kirpal Paswan R/o Under Palam Flyover, Sarai Sohel Gaon, Manglapuri, Palam, Delhi. He has previously been involved in 4 criminal cases.

*CASES WORKED OUT*
1. E-FIR No. 12699/25 u/s 305(B) BNS, PS Shahbad Dairy.
2. E-FIR No. 15631/25 u/s 305(B) BNS PS Tilak Nagar 
3. E-FIR No. 15545/25 u/s 305(B) BNS PS Shashtri Park.
4. E-FIR No. 16302/25 u/s 305(B) BNS PS Hari Nagar.
5. E-FIR No. 14676/25 u/s 305(B) BNS PS Dabri.
6. E-FIR No. 16699/25 U/S 305(2) BNS PS Kirti Naga
7. E-FIR No. 16739/25 U/S 305(2) BNS PS Kirti Nagar
8. E-FIR 16607/25, U/s 305(b) BNS, PS- Naraina 
9. E-FIR 012972 /25, U/s 305(b) BNS, PS-Lajpat Nagar
10. E-FIR 08071/25,U/S-305 (B) BNS, PS Tilak Nagar, West District, Delhi
11. E-FIR 15863/25,U/S 305(B) BNS, PS Tilak Nagar, West District, Delhi

*RECOVERIES*
1. Nine stolen Scooties
2. Two stolen motorcyles
3. One scooty used in commission of offence

(VICHITRA VEER) IPS
DY. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
WEST DISTRICT, DELHI