Delhi: Infamous 'Soni Moni' couple arrested for snatching & stealing

A young couple ill-famed as the 'Soni Moni' gang were arrested in connection with a series of snatching and stealing incidents in West Delhi, police said on Friday. The Delhi Police have however claimed that they have curbed down the cases but the reality is something else. The accused have been identified as Manish (Moni) and Shabnam (Soni). A police statement said that the duo used to snatch and steal women's purses and mobile phones using a motorcycle and a scooter. The police also said the duo is a drug addict.

"The husband and wife used to spend all of their money on drugs and to meet their requirement for drugs, the couple resorted to criminal activities like snatching and stealing of ladies' purse and mobile phones," it said.

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After two days of the said incident, the couple was spotted in the Vikas Puri area on the motorcycle identified by the complainant. A sub-inspector noticed the couple and he started chasing them and managed to take their pictures.

"The lead reinforced a bout of energy in the team members. On the basis of available leads, the team members started patrolling in the area in plainclothes. The photographs were also shared with police teams. Finally, both got arrested on October 16," Deputy Commissioner of Police West Deepak Purohit said.

Police seized 10 purses, five mobile phones, one stolen bike, one stolen scooty and cash Rs 7,000 from the duo. It is suspected that the couple is involved in numerous other theft and snatching incidents in West Delhi and its adjoining area, which are being verified, Purohit said.

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(With Inputs for ANI)