Vehicle lifter in police net

An alleged kingpin of a gang of vehicle lifters active in Delhi-NCR has been arrested here, police said today.

Five stolen bikes and a scooter were recovered from the possession of one Yusuf, a resident of Ghaziabad district,
police said.

Siyani Gate police last night nabbed the accused, said to belong to a gang which is active in Delhi, Noida and
Ghaziabad.

We got a tip-off that Yusuf was coming towards Holy Child crossing and laid a trap to arrest him. He was wanted in
several vehicle theft cases,” police said.

According to police, the gang would steal vehicles in Delhi-NCR and sell them in Meerut and Hapur after removing the
original number plates.

The accused is being questioned for information on other members of the gang, police added.

—————————PTI