New Delhi, August 17, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an alleged inter-state auto-lifting and vehicle disposal network with the arrest of three persons and the recovery of five stolen cars, 104 forged High Security Registration Plates (HSRPs) and 24 forged Registration Certificates (RCs), officials said on Monday.
The arrested accused have been identified as Amit Nagar alias Sonu, 35, of Rohini; Atom Jagat Singh, 45, of Imphal East, Manipur; and Potsangbam Mukesh Singh, 28, also from Imphal East, according to a Crime Branch press release.
Police said the alleged syndicate was being operated under Nagar’s leadership and had associates across several states. During interrogation, Nagar allegedly disclosed that he had supplied more than 100 stolen high-end cars to receivers in different parts of the country.
The Crime Branch said Nagar was arrested on July 28 following the invocation of provisions under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). A stolen Maruti Swift Dzire was subsequently recovered.
The investigation began with scrutiny of vehicle theft cases, CCTV footage and field intelligence. On May 12, police arrested Mukesh Singh from Chhatarpur Enclave Phase-II and allegedly recovered forged RCs from his possession.
A search of his rented premises led to the seizure of equipment used for fixing registration plates, 104 forged HSRPs and 22 forged RCs. Acting on information provided by Singh, police also recovered a stolen Maruti Baleno from Wazirabad.
Two days later, on May 14, police arrested Atom Jagat Singh and recovered a stolen Maruti Swift from Mukherjee Nagar based on information allegedly provided by him.
The investigation subsequently led police to Manipur. On August 13, two more stolen vehicles — a Kia Seltos and a Hyundai Creta — were recovered from Ukhrul district near the Myanmar border at Singh’s instance.
According to police, the two vehicles had been stolen in Delhi and were allegedly transported to the border area for disposal. The Crime Branch said they were intended to be sold to underground groups.
Investigators alleged that the syndicate used duplicate keys, electronic equipment and computer-based devices to bypass vehicle security systems and target high-end cars and SUVs. Forged registration documents and number plates were allegedly used to facilitate the resale of stolen vehicles.
Police said the network had associates in Manipur, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Punjab, Assam and West Bengal. The investigation is continuing to identify other alleged members, trace additional stolen vehicles and establish the complete chain involved in their theft, transportation and disposal.
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