Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Three arrested after stolen SUV injures cops in West Delhi
Three men from Uttar Pradesh were caught by the police in Delhi.
They were driving a stolen car with a fake number plate.
When the police tried to stop them, the men tried to run over the officers with their car, hurting two of them.
The police caught the men near a bridge in West Delhi.
The men are part of a group that steals cars in different states.
The police are now investigating how the group stole cars and if they have more stolen cars.
Three men were arrested for stealing cars and attempting to run over police officers in West Delhi.
The incident occurred on the night of January 15-16 near the Vivek Vihar ITI underpass.
The men were driving a white Kia Seltos with a fake number plate.
Two police personnel were injured when the SUV tried to mow them down.
The accused are residents of Uttar Pradesh: Mashrur (56), Asif (42), and Aqeel (40).
- Who
- Three members of a car theft gang: Mashrur, Asif, and Aqeel
- What
- Attempted to run over police with a stolen SUV, injuring two officers
- When
- Intervening night of January 15 and 16
- Where
- Vivek Vihar ITI underpass, West Delhi
- Why
- The gang was intercepted by the Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) West District
- Location
- Vivek Vihar ITI underpass, West Delhi
- Date
- January 15-16
- Vehicle
- White Kia Seltos with fake number plate
- Accused
- Mashrur (56), Asif (42), Aqeel (40)
- Injured
- Two police personnel