Dombivli Railway Police in Maharashtra have arrested a 21-year-old man accused of snatching mobile phones from passengers travelling on trains and solved three theft cases, recovering mobile phones worth Rs 68,000, an official said on Saturday,
The accused, identified as Aftab Shaikh alias Aapi, a resident of Hanuman Nagar in Kalyan East, was arrested on October 28, following an investigation involving CCTV footage and information from police informers.
Phone snatched from passenger on Mahalaxmi Express
According to the police, the case was registered at Dombivli Railway Police Station.
The incident took place on October 21 at around 9.15 pm. The complainant was travelling on the Mahalaxmi Express (Train No. 17411) from Thakurli railway station and was standing near the door of the second general compartment from the engine.
Taking advantage of the train slowing down, an unidentified man allegedly snatched the passenger's mobile phone and fled. The suspect was described as being around 20-25 years old and wearing a white shirt.
CCTV footage helps police track accused
As the incident occurred along the railway tracks, CCTV cameras were not available at the exact spot. The police team, however, examined footage from around 30-40 shops and buildings in the surrounding city limits.
The investigation also involved gathering information from police informers and identifying eyewitnesses. Based on these leads, the police traced and detained the suspect.
The accused was arrested on October 28 at 9.20 pm. During his police custody remand, investigators questioned him and uncovered his alleged involvement in two other mobile phone theft cases.
Three mobile phones recovered
Police recovered three mobile phones collectively valued at Rs 68,000 in connection with the three cases.
All three cases were registered at Dombivli Railway Police Station under the relevant provisions of the BNS.
The operation was carried out under the guidance of Railway Police Commissioner M Rakesh Kalasagar, Deputy Commissioner of Police Pragya Bedge and Assistant Commissioner of Police Nilima Kulkarni.
The team included Senior Police Inspector Anil Kadam and officers and personnel from the crime detection unit.
The railway police have appealed to passengers to remain vigilant and take care of their valuable belongings while travelling.
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