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Ghaziabad GRP Recovers 100 Stolen Phones, One Arrested

GRP Ghaziabad arrested a 26-year-old man at the railway station and recovered 100 mobile phones worth about Rs 16.5 lakh, police said.

Mobile phones recovered by GRP Ghaziabad displayed in containers
GRP Ghaziabad recovered 100 mobile phones worth about Rs 16.5 lakh. · Image credit: News Darpan Team

The Government Railway Police (GRP) in Ghaziabad has recovered 100 mobile phones in a drive and arrested one accused. The recovered phones are estimated to be worth about Rs 16.5 lakh.

The GRP team carried out the action at Ghaziabad railway station. Near platforms 5 and 6, about ten steps towards the Sahibabad side, the team arrested 26-year-old Ziyar Rahman. Police said 100 mobile phones of various companies were recovered from his possession.

Mobile phones recovered by GRP Ghaziabad displayed in containers

The action was carried out under the direction of the Director General of Police (Railways), Lucknow, and on the orders of the Superintendent of Police (Railways), Lucknow. The team was led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (Railways) Ghaziabad Ashok Kumar Sisodia and GRP Station House Officer Manoj Chaudhary.

According to police, the accused is a habitual offender. He stole mobile phones from railway stations in and around Delhi-NCR and sold them in Malda in West Bengal. Police said another associate gave him instructions over WhatsApp.

GRP Ghaziabad officials present the accused and recovered phones

The estimated value of the 100 recovered phones is Rs 16 lakh 50 thousand. Police are now searching for the other associates of the accused.

The action is seen as important for the safety of passengers at railway stations. Police said such drives will continue at stations so that passengers stay safe from mobile phone theft.

Frequently asked questions

What did the Ghaziabad GRP recover?

The GRP recovered 100 mobile phones estimated to be worth Rs 16.5 lakh.

Where was the accused arrested?

The accused was arrested at Ghaziabad railway station near platforms 5 and 6, towards the Sahibabad side.

Who was arrested in the case?

Police arrested 26-year-old Ziyar Rahman.

Where did the accused allegedly sell the stolen phones?

Police said he sold the stolen phones in Malda, West Bengal.

Are police looking for other people involved?

Yes, police are searching for the accused's other associates.

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