Bus helper arrested for stealing Iranian woman’s purse in Delhi
Cash recovered after registering FIR at Kashmere Gate police station
Chandigarh Media
Delhi Police have arrested a bus helper and recovered USD 1,600 allegedly stolen from the purse of an Iranian woman who had forgotten it on a private bus at ISBT Kashmere Gate, an official said on Sunday.
The incident came to light on December 15, when a complaint was lodged at the ISBT Kashmere Gate police post by Dr Ali Akbar Shah, a Delhi University professor and a resident of Mukherjee Nagar. He informed the police that his guest, Fareshteh Sayanjali, an Iranian national, had arrived in India on December 13 and was staying at his residence.
After some time, she received a call from the bus operator informing her that the purse had been found. However, when it was returned to her, she discovered that USD 1,600 in cash kept inside was missing.
Based on Dr Shah’s complaint, an FIR was registered at Kashmere Gate police station on December 16, and an investigation was initiated. During the probe, police questioned the driver and conductor of the bus.
The conductor told investigators that Monish, the bus helper, had found the purse lying on a seat and handed it over to him. Monish initially attempted to mislead the police but later confessed to stealing the cash from the purse.
Following his disclosure, Monish was arrested on December 17, and the entire stolen amount was recovered. The accused, Monish (26), is a resident of Jahangirpuri in north Delhi. He has studied up to Class 10 and has been working as a helper with the private bus service for the past year, police said.
