Gang Arrested for Robbing Passengers Pretending to Offer Shared Taxi Rides in Delhi

New Delhi, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : In New Delhi, police have apprehended a gang involved in robbing passengers under the pretense of offering shared taxi rides. The arrests were made by the Patparganj Industrial Area police in East Delhi, who detained four individuals connected to the scheme. Authorities recovered a vehicle used in the crimes, a stolen mobile phone, and ₹3,800 in cash during the arrests.The police stated that the suspects are linked to four confirmed robbery cases, with investigations ongoing into more than a dozen additional incidents. The investigation began on November 2 when a victim reported being approached by a taxi driver outside Anand Vihar ISBT. The driver offered to take him to the Kapashera border as part of a shared ride. Once in the vehicle, the driver and two accomplices robbed the passenger of cash and valuables. They also coerced the victim into transferring ₹7,000 from his bank account via UPI.Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, a special team was formed under the leadership of the station house officer and the supervision of ACP Madhu Vihar. Officers reviewed extensive CCTV footage from the scene and potential escape routes. On November 5, police received a tip-off about the suspects arriving in Khera Colony with their taxi. They set up a blockade and arrested three suspects—Veer Singh, Kishanpal, and Vijay, also known as Monu—at approximately 11:45 PM.Following their lead, a fourth suspect, Vikas, also known as Kaliya, was taken into custody. The arrested individuals have been identified as Veer Singh (35), Kishanpal (37), Vijay (40), and Vikas (31), all hailing from various regions of Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Police noted that Vijay has a criminal history with three previous cases against him. During interrogation, it was revealed that the gang targeted passengers outside railway stations and bus terminals, enticing them with shared rides before robbing them of cash, mobile phones, and other belongings.In several instances, victims were forced to transfer money via UPI. Reports suggest that the gang would convert the stolen funds into cash through petrol and CNG stations.