Noida Police Capture Chain Snatchers After Dramatic Encounter
Two chain snatchers were arrested in Noida after a police encounter, recovering stolen cash and illegal weapons.
Noida, October 16 (Daily Kiran) : In a dramatic turn of events, Noida police engaged in a gunfight with two chain snatchers in the Sector 39 area on the night of October 16. The encounter resulted in the injury and subsequent arrest of both suspects, who were found in possession of a stolen motorcycle, over ₹2 lakh in cash linked to chain snatching incidents, and illegal firearms.
According to the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), the operation was part of a larger initiative to check vehicles and suspicious individuals in the district. During a routine check in Sector 43, police noticed two men on a motorcycle who appeared suspicious. When officers signaled for them to stop, the suspects attempted to flee. Their motorcycle skidded on the wet road, leading to their fall.
Realizing they were cornered, the suspects opened fire on the police. In response, officers fired back, injuring both men. They were quickly apprehended and taken to a hospital for treatment. Upon questioning, the suspects identified themselves as Salman and Tanveer. Records show they have been implicated in a total of 102 criminal cases, including theft and robbery, across the Delhi NCR region.
In a separate incident earlier, Noida police arrested a notorious criminal in Sector 63 following another encounter. Officers were conducting vehicle checks near the Gadhi Gol Chakkar when they spotted a motorcycle without a license plate. The rider attempted to flee and attacked the police, prompting a defensive response. The suspect, later identified as Shivam, also sustained injuries and was found with a stolen motorcycle, an illegal firearm, and ammunition.
Authorities are proceeding with further legal actions against both groups of suspects.
