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Video Leads Police to Suspected Car Thief with 19 Thefts
15 Nov
Summary
- A car thief's false story was debunked by a viral social media video.
- The chase video led authorities to a suspect linked to 19 theft incidents.
- The suspect was arrested after police took suo motu action on the video.
A viral social media video captured a car chase through Gurgaon, leading to the arrest of a man named Monu. The Eeco driver, who claimed he was pursuing another car for cutting him off, was apprehended by the Manesar crime branch. Police initiated action after monitoring social media, despite the other driver refusing to file a complaint.
Monu, from Jakhopur in Sohna, is suspected in 19 theft incidents across the city. The Eeco used in the chase was stolen from Beriwala Bagh on October 12. He was also wanted for stealing four tires and rims from a parked vehicle in Sector 93, an incident reported on May 9.
The video showed Monu chasing a car into a residential society, where security guards intervened. His confession revealed a fabricated story about the chase's cause. Police recovered two stolen Eeco vehicles, including the one from the video. Monu was remanded to police custody for further interrogation.
