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| 21-09-2026 | |
| RPF DELHI DIVISION CRACKS DOWN ON LAPTOP THEFTS; SUSPECT APPREHENDED RED-HANDED AT NEW DELHI RAILWAY STATION. | |
In a significant breakthrough in curbing theft of passengers' belongings, particularly laptop bags, at New Delhi Railway Station and onboard trains, the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Delhi Division, has apprehended a suspected laptop thief and recovered stolen property during a sustained CCTV-based surveillance operation.
Several complaints regarding theft of laptop bags from passengers travelling by trains and from New Delhi Railway Station had been received through the Rail Madad/139 helpline. Taking the matter seriously RPF, Delhi Division, constituted two dedicated teams to identify and apprehend the persons involved in such thefts. The teams undertook continuous and intensive CCTV surveillance and analysis of suspicious movements at New Delhi Railway Station. During the course of surveillance, one suspect was identified. RPF personnel thereafter maintained continuous watch and conducted sustained efforts to trace and apprehend him.
On 20.09.2026, the RPF teams successfully apprehended the suspect red-handed with one laptop bag at the Foot Over Bridge (FOB), New Delhi Railway Station. The apprehended person has been identified as Shadab S/o Shamsad, aged about 25 years, R/o Village/PO/PS Mundali, District Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, along with the recovered property, was handed over to GRP, New Delhi Railway Station, for further legal action in connection with E-FIR No. 80079767/26 U/S 303(2)/317/2 BNS dated 20.09.2026.
During questioning/disclosure, the accused reportedly revealed his involvement in 12–15 incidents of laptop theft and disclosed that he had sold the stolen laptops at Silver Impact Shop, Nirman Vihar. Acting promptly on this information, the GRP and RPF team conducted further proceedings and recovered 11 laptops from the said shop.
On verification of the serial numbers of the recovered laptops 03 laptops were found matching with property details connected with the E-FIR. The remaining 08 laptops were seized under Section 103 of the Delhi Police Act, as applicable, pending verification and establishment of their ownership/case linkage. Section 103 concerns possession or sale of property believed to be stolen or fraudulently obtained where a satisfactory account cannot be given. Further verification is being undertaken to establish whether the remaining laptops are connected with other reported theft cases.
The successful action demonstrates the effectiveness of CCTV surveillance, systematic analysis of passenger-crime complaints, intelligence gathering and coordinated field action by RPF personnel. The operation was initiated after complaints received through Rail Madad/139, which is the Indian Railways' integrated platform for passenger grievances and assistance, including security-related complaints. The sustained surveillance and follow-up by the dedicated RPF teams ultimately resulted in the apprehension of the suspect and recovery of valuable property.
Shri Pushpesh Raman Tripathi, Divisional Railway Manager, Delhi appreciated the dedicated efforts of the RPF personnel involved in the operation and emphasized that passenger safety and protection of passengers' belongings remain a priority of RPF. Passengers are also advised to remain vigilant about their valuable belongings while travelling and to immediately report any theft or suspicious activity to Rail Madad/139 and the nearest RPF/GRP personnel.
