Delhi Police Arrests Member of Thak-Thak Gang Linked to Multiple Car Thefts

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The Delhi Police's crime branch has made a significant arrest in the Thak-Thak gang case, which has been linked to numerous car thefts in the city. The gang's modus operandi involves knocking on vehicle windows to distract drivers before stealing valuables. The police received a tip-off that Krishna, alias Gopal, a member of the gang, would visit Anna Colony in ITO, and a team laid a trap to apprehend him. Krishna, 27, is wanted in two car theft cases and was on the run after two gang members were arrested in Gorakhpur, UP.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Thak-Thak gang has been linked to multiple car thefts in Delhi, with a modus operandi involving knocking on vehicle windows to distract drivers before stealing valuables.
  • Krishna, alias Gopal, 27, is one of the gang members wanted in two car theft cases and was on the run before his arrest.
  • The police received a tip-off on September 10 that Krishna would visit Anna Colony in ITO, and a team laid a trap to apprehend him.
  • Krishna disclosed that he belonged to an organised gang operating from hideouts in Madangir and ITO.
  • The gang members, including Ujendra Pandey and Sanju, were arrested in Gorakhpur, UP, after CCTV footage showed them involved in two car break-ins.
  • The arrested gang members have been linked to multiple car thefts, with valuables worth thousands of rupees being stolen.

Statistics:

  • The Thak-Thak gang has been linked to multiple car thefts in Delhi, with two gang members, Ujendra Pandey and Sanju, arrested in Gorakhpur, UP.
  • Two car break-ins were reported in Gorakhpur on August 30, with valuables worth thousands of rupees being stolen.
  • Krishna, alias Gopal, is wanted in two car theft cases and was on the run before his arrest.
  • The police received a tip-off on September 10 that Krishna would visit Anna Colony in ITO.
  • Krishna disclosed that he belonged to an organised gang operating from hideouts in Madangir and ITO.

Sources:

  • Times of India (no date)
  • Gorakhpur Police Department (no date)
  • Delhi Police Department (no date)