Feb 22 • 02:22 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Rental Car, Fake License Plate... Theft from Flipkart Hub, Gang Arrested

A gang targeting Flipkart's delivery hub has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of five individuals in Agra.

A notorious interstate gang was discovered after targeting the Flipkart delivery hub in Agra, where they managed to break in during the night of February 11. The criminals, utilizing a rented vehicle with a fake license plate to conceal their identity, successfully breached the hub's security by cutting locks and gained access to two document lockers and a cash locker, as well as stealing mobile phones stored on the premises. This orchestrated theft suggests that the gang had prior knowledge of the hub's operations and activities. Following the incident, police initiated an investigation, combing through CCTV footage and employing surveillance to track suspicious activities. The investigation led them to monitor a suspect vehicle, a black Scorpio, which was pivotal in identifying the members of the gang. Ultimately, police action resulted in the arrest of five suspects involved in this organized crime, highlighting ongoing issues with security in e-commerce logistics and pointing to the need for enhanced protective measures. This case not only exposes vulnerabilities in the security of e-commerce warehouses but also reflects a larger trend of organized crime focusing on the logistics sector. The swift police response and the subsequent arrests are crucial in restoring public confidence in the safety of online shopping and delivery services, which have become increasingly important in today's digital economy.

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