Seelampur Police Arrest E-Rickshaw Driver for Robbery, 50 CCTV Cameras Help Crack Case

New Delhi: The Seelampur police have arrested an e-rickshaw driver accused of robbing a passenger after posing as a transport service provider. The accused, identified as Farman (30), allegedly looted cash and a silver chain from a passenger in Northeast Delhi before fleeing with his vehicle. Police have recovered Rs 4,000 of the stolen cash and the grey e-rickshaw allegedly used in the crime.

Northeast District DCP Rahul Alwal said the incident took place on November 13, when Mohammad Shahenshah was travelling in an e-rickshaw near Seelampur T-Point on GT Road. The driver allegedly threatened him and fled after snatching Rs 5,000 and a silver chain weighing approximately 1.5 tolas.

Following the complaint, an FIR (No. 419/26) was registered at Seelampur police station under Section 309(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

How did police identify and track the accused?

Under the supervision of ACP Sushil Kumar and the leadership of SHO Inspector Ram Manohar Mishra, a police team examined footage from more than 50 CCTV cameras to trace the suspect.

Investigators also analysed payment-related records, which helped establish the identity of the accused as Farman. Technical surveillance revealed that he was frequently changing locations across several areas, including Khajuri Khas, Maujpur, Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Bhagirathi Vihar and Yamuna Vihar.

After sustained tracking, the police team apprehended him near his residence. During questioning, he reportedly admitted his involvement in the robbery. Police records have not revealed any previous criminal history against him.

Cash and e-rickshaw recovered

Police recovered Rs 4,000 in cash from Farman, son of Gulzar, a resident of Gautam Vihar, Third Pushta, New Usmanpur, Delhi. The grey e-rickshaw allegedly used during the robbery was also seized.

However, the police statement does not mention the recovery of the stolen silver chain. Further investigation into the case is underway.

The operation was carried out by a team comprising Sub-Inspectors Sudhanshu and Satpal, Head Constables Navnish and Manish, under the supervision of ACP Sushil Kumar and SHO Inspector Ram Manohar Mishra.