Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Women Arrested for Theft at Delhi's Lajpat Nagar Metro
Three women were caught for stealing from a person at a metro station in Delhi.
They took things like jewelry and money.
The women would pick pockets during busy times.
The police used cameras to find them and caught them at another metro station.
They got back some of the stolen items.
One of the women had stolen before.
Three women were arrested for stealing from a passenger at Lajpat Nagar Metro Station.
The suspects are Sanjana, Sandhya, and Jahnvi, residents of Shadipur’s Kathputli Colony.
The theft was reported on August 24; the e-FIR was registered on Saturday.
The accused were caught at Sarai Kale Khan Metro Station and the stolen items were recovered.
Sanjana is a repeat offender with previous theft cases.
- Who
- Sanjana, Sandhya, and Jahnvi were arrested.
- What
- They were arrested for stealing from a passenger.
- When
- The theft occurred on August 24, and the arrests were made on Monday.
- Where
- Lajpat Nagar and Sarai Kale Khan Metro Stations, Delhi.
- Why
- To steal valuables from passengers.
Victim's Perspective
Perpetrator's Perspective
Intent
Victim's Perspective
The theft was a deliberate act of wrongdoing to deprive the victim of their possessions.
Perpetrator's Perspective
The act could be described as a desperate measure, based on the poverty conditions.
- Accused
- Sanjana (22), Sandhya (20), and Jahnvi (22)
- Location
- Lajpat Nagar Metro Station and Sarai Kale Khan Metro Station
- Stolen Items
- Gold-plated ornaments, cash, and documents
- Recovered
- Gold-plated ornaments and Rs 2,500
- Modus Operandi
- Targeting unsuspecting commuters during peak hours
- Previous Offenses
- Sanjana: 3 theft cases; Sandhya and Jahnvi: 1 theft case each
