New Delhi: Auto-rickshaws are a means of convenience for millions of people every day on the crowded streets of Delhi, but for some women this journey recently turned into a nightmare. As soon as they sat in the auto, their eyes were on the jewelry and valuables, and as soon as they got a chance, this gang of thieves did their job. But now Delhi Police has exposed this game. Auto driver Shahnawaz and his two accomplices Danish and Wasim, who used to make women their victims, have been arrested.
How did the story start?
All this came to light on March 21, when a woman told her ordeal to the police. She told that she had boarded an auto-rickshaw, and during the journey her jewellery went missing. As soon as the complaint was received, the police swung into action. This was not an ordinary theft, but a well-planned game. The police scanned the CCTV footage, questioned people on the streets and slowly made their way to this gang.
The cunning of the auto driver
What came to light in the police investigation was shocking. This auto driver named Shahnawaz used his vehicle as a weapon. He especially targeted women. His plan was - first assure the passenger, then steal their jewellery or valuables by looking for an opportunity during the journey. His companions Danish and Wasim were also equal partners in this game. This gang was so clever that the victims often realized the theft too late.
How did the police lay the trap?
The police worked day and night to solve this case. After many days of hard work, the first success was achieved on March 28. Shahnawaz's house was raided and he was arrested. After this it was the turn of his accomplices. Danish was arrested from Loni and Wasim from Khajuri Khas. The police also recovered the auto-rickshaw used in the crime. This auto which looked normal from outside had become a weapon of these thieves from inside.
Lesson for women
This incident has rung a warning bell for women traveling on the roads of Delhi. Police say that such gangs are often hidden behind trusted faces. Women are being advised to keep an eye on their belongings and report any suspicious activity immediately. With the arrest of Shahnawaz and his accomplices, the police has eliminated a major threat, but the question is whether the roads of Delhi are now completely safe? This is not just the story of a crime, but also of the vigilance that every traveler will have to adopt.
