Sambhal, April 2 – A notorious criminal, involved in the violent incidents in Sambhal last year, has been arrested by local police after evading capture for four years. Dilip, also known as Harish, was a key figure in the gang led by Shariq Satha and has been active in criminal activities for over three decades. His arrest comes after a string of violent events that rocked the city in November 2024.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishna Kumar Bishnoi confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, noting that the Asmoli police station team had successfully apprehended Dilip as part of the ongoing crackdown against criminals.
“From 1993 onwards, he has been a professional auto-lifter, stealing vehicles,” SP Bishnoi stated. “Until 2020, he was actively working with Shariq Satha’s gang.”
With more than 40 criminal cases registered against him across various states, Dilip’s arrest marks a significant victory for law enforcement. His first crime was stealing a vehicle in Moradabad in 1993. Despite a lengthy period of evasion, the Asmoli police successfully apprehended him after a determined manhunt.
The arrest of Dilip represents a key development in ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating in the region.
Key Figure in Sambhal Violence Arrested
Dilip, who carried a cash reward of Rs 25,000 for his capture, is said to have played a significant role in the violence that erupted during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in the Kot Garvi area. The tragic incident, which occurred on November 24, resulted in the deaths of four civilians. The survey was ordered by a local court following a petition claiming the mosque stood on the site of a Hindu temple demolished during the Mughal era.Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishna Kumar Bishnoi confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, noting that the Asmoli police station team had successfully apprehended Dilip as part of the ongoing crackdown against criminals.
A Long Criminal History
Dilip’s criminal career dates back to 1993, when he first became involved in vehicle theft. Over the years, he has evaded law enforcement by frequently changing his name and the identity of his father. Despite his many efforts to avoid capture, he continued his illegal activities across multiple states.“From 1993 onwards, he has been a professional auto-lifter, stealing vehicles,” SP Bishnoi stated. “Until 2020, he was actively working with Shariq Satha’s gang.”
A Network of Crimes Across States
Before his arrest, Dilip was allegedly involved in stealing four-wheelers from states including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Delhi, and Rajasthan. These stolen vehicles were then sold in Nagaland, West Bengal, and Siliguri, authorities revealed.With more than 40 criminal cases registered against him across various states, Dilip’s arrest marks a significant victory for law enforcement. His first crime was stealing a vehicle in Moradabad in 1993. Despite a lengthy period of evasion, the Asmoli police successfully apprehended him after a determined manhunt.
The arrest of Dilip represents a key development in ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating in the region.
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