Delhi Police busts shared-taxi robbery gang; 4 arrested near ISBT Anand Vihar
Synopsis
A gang posing as shared taxi drivers robbed passengers outside Delhi's ISBTs and railway stations — and forced victims to transfer money via UPI on the spot. East District Police cracked the case in days, arresting four suspects after CCTV analysis and a midnight trap. The gang has reportedly confessed to over a dozen incidents beyond the four confirmed cases.
Key Takeaways
East District Police busted a shared-taxi robbery gang operating outside ISBTs and railway stations in New Delhi .
Four accused — Veer Singh , Kishanpal , Vijay alias Monu , and Vikas alias Kalia — were arrested by Patparganj Industrial Area police station staff.
The gang allegedly robbed passengers and forced them to transfer money via UPI , withdrawing extorted funds at petrol pumps and CNG stations.
Police recovered the Aura car used in the crimes, a stolen mobile phone, and ₹3,800 in cash .
Four robbery cases dated 14 June , 18 July , 2 November , and 6 November 2026 have been resolved; over a dozen more incidents disclosed by the accused are under verification.
East District Police in New Delhi have dismantled an organised robbery gang that preyed on unsuspecting passengers outside railway stations and Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) by posing as shared taxi drivers. Four alleged members were arrested by staff of Patparganj Industrial Area police station, with police linking the gang to four confirmed robbery cases and over a dozen more under verification.
How the Gang Operated
According to police, the accused posed as cab drivers and offered shared rides to passengers waiting outside railway stations and bus terminals. Once the vehicle had travelled a sufficient distance from the boarding point, the occupants allegedly robbed victims of cash, mobile phones, and other valuables. In several instances, the gang reportedly forced victims to transfer money through UPI directly from their bank accounts. Police said the accused would then withdraw the extorted UPI amounts in cash at petrol pumps and CNG stations to avoid a financial trail.
The Case That Cracked It Open
The investigation was triggered on 2 November 2026, when a passenger filed a complaint alleging he had been robbed after accepting a shared taxi ride outside ISBT Anand Vihar. The victim had been offered a ride to Kapashera Border; shortly after boarding, the driver and two other occupants allegedly robbed him and forced him to transfer ₹7,000 via UPI. An FIR was registered at Patparganj Industrial Area police station under Sections 307/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). A second similar robbery was reported on 5 November 2026, reinforcing police suspicion that the same gang was active.
The Arrest Operation
Considering the heightened passenger footfall during the festive season, the East District Police constituted a special team under the leadership of the Station House Officer and the supervision of ACP, Madhu Vihar. The team — comprising SI Satender Yadav, SI Anshul Khokhar, ASI Ajit Kumar, ASI Arjun Singh, HC Kaushender, HC Sunil Kumar Sharma, and HC Anil Kumar — reviewed dozens of CCTV recordings and analysed the routes used by the gang. Investigators identified one suspect as a resident of Khoda Colony, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh and laid a trap based on specific intelligence. At around 11:45 pm on 5 November 2026, three suspects were caught near the locality along with the vehicle used in the crimes. A fourth accused was arrested during subsequent investigation.
Who Was Arrested
The four arrested individuals have been identified as Veer Singh (35), a resident of Sambhal; Kishanpal (37), a resident of East Vinod Nagar, Delhi; Vijay alias Monu (40), a resident of Khoda Colony, Ghaziabad; and Vikas alias Kalia (31), a resident of Khora village, Ghaziabad. Vijay is reportedly involved in three prior criminal cases. Police recovered the Aura car used in the robberies, a stolen mobile phone, and ₹3,800 in cash.
Cases Solved and What Comes Next
Police have claimed to have resolved four robbery cases registered on 14 June, 18 July, 2 November, and 6 November 2026 at Patparganj Industrial Area police station. The accused have also disclosed involvement in more than a dozen additional incidents, which are currently being verified. With the festive season continuing to draw large volumes of outstation travellers, authorities are likely to maintain heightened surveillance around transit hubs.
Point of View
UPI coercion, cash-out at petrol pumps — reflects a worrying adaptation of street crime to digital payment infrastructure. What makes this gang particularly difficult to detect is that the crime happens inside a moving vehicle, far from CCTV coverage zones near the terminal. The festive-season timing is not incidental; a similar pattern of transit-hub crimes spiked during Diwali and Dussehra in prior years. Authorities should consider whether designated, verified shared-ride queues outside major ISBTs and stations could structurally reduce passenger vulnerability, rather than relying solely on reactive policing.
NationPress
11 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did the Delhi shared-taxi robbery gang operate?
The gang posed as taxi drivers and offered shared rides to passengers outside railway stations and ISBTs. Once the vehicle moved away from the terminal, the occupants allegedly robbed victims of cash and valuables and forced them to transfer money via UPI.
Who were the four people arrested in the Delhi taxi robbery case?
The four arrested accused are Veer Singh (35) of Sambhal, Kishanpal (37) of East Vinod Nagar in Delhi, Vijay alias Monu (40) of Khoda Colony in Ghaziabad, and Vikas alias Kalia (31) of Khora village in Ghaziabad. Vijay reportedly had three prior criminal cases against him.
What triggered the investigation into the ISBT Anand Vihar robbery gang?
A passenger filed a complaint on 2 November 2026 alleging he was robbed after accepting a shared taxi ride outside ISBT Anand Vihar and forced to transfer ₹7,000 via UPI. This prompted an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the formation of a special police team.
How many robbery cases have been linked to this gang?
Police have confirmed four robbery cases — registered on 14 June, 18 July, 2 November, and 6 November 2026 — at Patparganj Industrial Area police station. The accused have also disclosed involvement in more than a dozen additional incidents, which are currently being verified.
How did the gang dispose of UPI-extorted money without detection?
According to police, the accused withdrew cash obtained through forced UPI transfers at petrol pumps and CNG stations, using these outlets to convert digital payments into untraceable cash quickly after each robbery.
