Two Accused in Rs 2.75 Lakh Metro Fraud Arrested in Uttarakhand After Overnight Police Chase

New Delhi: Two men accused of cheating a person out of Rs 2.75 lakh inside Delhi Metro premises were arrested in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district while heading towards Badrinath. A joint team of the Metro Special Staff and Kashmere Gate Metro Police Station tracked them down after an overnight operation involving CCTV footage, technical surveillance and mobile data analysis.

The arrests came after a challenging pursuit through the mountainous region, during which police searched several hotels and possible accommodation spots in Chamoli.

How did police track down the accused?

According to Metro Deputy Commissioner of Police Anand Dabhi, the alleged fraud took place on November 10 near the X-ray screening machine at Gate No. 6 of Kashmere Gate Metro Station. An FIR, numbered 25/2026, was registered on November 11 under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Following the incident, a joint team was formed on the DCP’s instructions to identify and apprehend those involved. Investigators examined multiple CCTV recordings, analysed mobile phone data and used technical surveillance to trace the suspects.

The investigation revealed that the two men were travelling towards Badrinath on a newly purchased motorcycle. Police followed their movements through the night before locating them in Chamoli district.

Accused identified, cash and motorcycle recovered

The arrested men have been identified as Mohit Mishra, 24, and Satyam Singh, 25, both residents of Sonia Vihar in Delhi. They originally belong to Gonda district in Uttar Pradesh.

Police said Satyam Singh also has a previous robbery case registered against him at Shastri Park Police Station.

The team recovered a motorcycle and Rs 20,500 in cash from their possession. Efforts are underway to recover the remaining amount allegedly obtained through the fraud, while further investigation is continuing.

The operation was carried out jointly by the Metro Special Staff and personnel from Kashmere Gate Metro Police Station.