Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Autorickshaw Driver Arrested at Rajiv Chowk for Phone Thefts
Imagine a man named Manoj, who drives an autorickshaw, was found with three really expensive phones.
The police found him acting suspicious near the metro station.
When they checked the phones, they found out they were stolen.
The phones included popular models like iPhones.
The police discovered the phones were linked to different theft cases.
Manoj couldn't explain where he got the phones.
He's been in trouble with the law before and has been involved in many other crimes.
Now he is in trouble for the phone thefts, too.
A 43-year-old autorickshaw driver was arrested at Rajiv Chowk metro station.
Three high-end stolen mobile phones, including iPhones and a Samsung Galaxy, were recovered.
The suspect was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for the phones.
One phone was linked to a theft on July 9, and two others to thefts on July 10.
The driver, Manoj Gupta, has a history of involvement in at least 30 criminal cases.
- Who
- Manoj Gupta, also known as Chawal, an autorickshaw driver.
- What
- An autorickshaw driver was arrested for possessing stolen mobile phones.
- When
- Arrest occurred on Thursday/Friday, July 25th (reported).
- Where
- Rajiv Chowk metro station, Delhi.
- Why
- Gupta was suspected of theft and found with stolen mobile phones.
- Suspect
- Manoj Gupta aka Chawal
- Age
- 43
- Occupation
- Autorickshaw Driver
- Location of Arrest
- Rajiv Chowk Metro Station
- Items Recovered
- Three stolen mobile phones
- Previous Cases
- 30 including theft and Arms Act violations