Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Bus Helper Arrested for Stealing USD 1,600 from Iranian Woman in Delhi
A bus helper named Monish was arrested for stealing USD 1,600 from an Iranian woman's purse.
The woman, Fareshteh Sayanjali, had left her purse on a bus while traveling from Rishikesh to Delhi.
When she got off the bus, she realized her purse was missing.
The bus operator called her to say they found her purse, but the money was gone.
The police investigated and found out that Monish, who works as a bus helper, took the money.
He was arrested, and the money was recovered.
A bus helper named Monish was arrested for stealing USD 1,600 from an Iranian woman's purse.
The woman, Fareshteh Sayanjali, left her purse on a bus while traveling from Rishikesh to Delhi.
The bus operator found the purse but discovered the money was missing when they returned it.
Monish initially tried to mislead the police but later confessed to the theft.
The stolen amount was recovered, and Monish was arrested on December 17.
- Who
- Monish, a 26-year-old bus helper, was arrested for stealing USD 1,600 from Fareshteh Sayanjali, an Iranian woman.
- What
- Monish stole USD 1,600 from the purse of an Iranian woman who left it on a bus.
- When
- The incident occurred on December 15, and Monish was arrested on December 17.
- Where
- The incident took place at ISBT Kashmere Gate in Delhi.
- Why
- Monish confessed to stealing the money after being questioned by the police.
- Victim
- Fareshteh Sayanjali (Iranian national)
- Complainant
- Dr. Ali Akbar Shah (Delhi University professor)
- Accused
- Monish (26-year-old bus helper)
- Amount Stolen
- USD 1,600
- Incident Date
- December 15
- Arrest Date
- December 17
- Location
- ISBT Kashmere Gate, Delhi
