Delhi Police Arrest Two Accused After Scanning Over 300 CCTV Cameras In Dwarka

New Delhi: Dwarka District Police have arrested two alleged criminals accused of cheating and theft in the national capital. Bindapur Police Station traced the suspects after examining footage from more than 300 CCTV cameras. Police also recovered two stolen mobile phones from their possession, solving a total of three cases involving cheating and theft.

300 CCTV Cameras Help Identify the Accused

According to Dwarka District DCP Kushal Pal Singh, a cheating case involving a woman was registered at Bindapur Police Station. The complainant alleged that two men had tricked her into handing over her gold chain and earrings.

Taking the matter seriously, police examined footage from over 300 CCTV cameras installed at and around the crime scene. During the investigation, the suspects were identified as Suraj alias Chugal and Akash Solanki alias Kalia. Both had reportedly fled Delhi after committing the crime.

How Did Police Track Down the Two Accused?

On October 28, police received a tip-off that the suspects were roaming in the Uttam Nagar area. Acting on the information, a police team laid a trap and successfully arrested both men.

During their search, officers recovered two stolen mobile phones. During interrogation, the accused reportedly confessed to cheating a woman out of her jewellery at Shukar Bazaar in Uttam Nagar.

Accused Allegedly Committed Crimes to Fund Drug Addiction

According to police, the two accused were involved in thefts to support their drug addiction. Suraj already has more than eight criminal cases registered against him.

Police Team Conducts Successful Operation

The operation was carried out by Head Constable Neeraj and Constables Rahul, Ashish and Rajesh under the leadership of ACP Bharat Bhushan and the Station House Officer.