Mumbai Police Bust Fake Rickshaw Drivers Targeting Drunk Patrons
Mumbai police have arrested two men who posed as rickshaw drivers to rob intoxicated patrons outside bars and restaurants. The duo, identified as habitual offenders, have been linked to multiple cases of extortion, theft, and property-related crimes.
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According to the police, the arrested individuals have been identified as Dinesh Brijraj Chaturvedi (50), a rickshaw driver from Dahisar East, and his accomplice Rakesh Ambika Tiwari (50), from Kandivali East. The duo allegedly attacked the complainant, attempted to strangle him, issued threats of grievous harm, and forcibly snatched his gold chain, mobile phone, and debit/credit cards.
Based on the victim's complaint, the Dahisar Police registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on 29 September. Acting on a tip-off, a police team laid a trap near Gokulanand Hotel Junction, Bhoir Vajan Kata, Dahisar East, and apprehended both the accused. During the search, police recovered the stolen mobile phone from Chaturvedi and seized the rickshaw used in the crime.
Investigations revealed that the duo are habitual offenders, with over six prior cases of extortion, theft, and property-related crimes registered against them in Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar districts. According to officers, the duo had a unique modus operandi. They would wait outside restaurants and bars in their auto-rickshaw, targeting visibly intoxicated customers. Once the victims boarded the vehicle, the accused would divert the route to a deserted location, where they would rob them of jewellery, mobile phones, and cash. Any resistance from the victim was met with physical assault.
The detection team, led by PI Ashok Nana Ghuge and comprising API J. Waghmare, Prakash Lahane, P.H. Amit Patil, P.H. Syed, P.H. Jadhav, P.H. Sushant Jadhav, Kapil Chaudhary, Omkar Rane, and Mahendra Mahale, cracked the case using CCTV footage, technical analysis, and intelligence inputs, said Senior Inspector Sarjerao Patil of Dahisar Police Station. The police are now working to identify and assist other potential victims and to ensure that the duo faces the full extent of the law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the two men arrested by the Dahisar Police?
The two men arrested were Dinesh Brijraj Chaturvedi (50), a rickshaw driver from Dahisar East, and Rakesh Ambika Tiwari (50), from Kandivali East.
What were the primary targets of these fake rickshaw drivers?
The primary targets were heavily inebriated patrons exiting bars and restaurants.
What valuables did the accused steal from their victims?
The accused stole cash, jewellery, and mobile phones from their victims.
How did the police apprehend the duo?
The police apprehended the duo based on a tip-off and laid a trap near Gokulanand Hotel Junction, Bhoir Vajan Kata, Dahisar East.
What is the modus operandi of the accused?
The duo would wait outside restaurants and bars, target visibly intoxicated customers, and drive them to isolated locations where they would rob them of their valuables.
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