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Delhi Police Arrests UP Constable for Stealing Motorcycles to Pay Off Gambling Debts

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A Delhi Police investigation led to the arrest of Mohseen, a 27-year-old Uttar Pradesh Police constable, who stole motorcycles in the national capital to pay off his gambling debts. The investigation revealed that Mohseen sold the stolen bikes through social media after tampering with their engine and chassis numbers. The accused had been employed as a constable in the UP Police since 2019.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mohseen, a 27-year-old UP Police constable, was arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly stealing motorcycles in the national capital to pay off his gambling debts.
  • The accused used master keys to target parked vehicles and sold the stolen bikes through social media after tampering with their engine and chassis numbers.
  • Mohseen had been employed as a constable in the UP Police since 2019 and took a leave from August 5 to come to Delhi.
  • The police tracked down one Vishal, 22, who purchased the stolen motorcycle after seeing an advertisement on Mohseen's Facebook page.
  • The accused used the money from selling the stolen bikes to pay off his debt or engage in gambling activities.
  • The engine and chassis numbers were tampered with to evade detection.
  • The Delhi Police conducted a patrol in Rajdhani Enclave and arrested Mohseen from the Preet Vihar area of East Delhi on August 6.
  • The case highlights the issues of theft and organized crime in the Delhi region.
  • The UP Police constable's actions are a concerning example of how police officers can use their position to engage in criminal activities.

Statistics:

  • Number of motorcycles stolen by Mohseen: 2 (including one Hero Splendour motorcycle)
  • Number of master keys found in Mohseen's possession: 2
  • Percentage of cases solved by the Delhi Police in the past quarter: Database not available
  • Average time taken by the police to solve a bike theft case in Delhi: Data not available
  • Total number of UP Police constables involved in crime: Not specified
  • Number of reported cases of police officers engaging in criminal activities: Not available
  • Amount of money made from selling stolen motorcycles on social media: Not specified

Sources:

  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd. (2025)
  • Contify.com (Copyright IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., distributed)

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