CONFLICT / Spike

Mumbai Vakola Police Arrest Two Thak Thak Gang Members Solve Six Mobile Theft Cases

CONFLICT signal, reported in IN, from mid-day.com, with negative sentiment.

Sourcesmid-day.com
Event Time20 Oct 2026, 9:15 AM GMT
CountryIN
SentimentNegative / Tone -15.22

What Happened

Mumbai Vakola Police arrested two members of the 'thak thak gang' on Tuesday, solving six mobile theft cases. The gang allegedly stole phones from vehicles stopped at traffic signals in Santacruz East, after a motorist reported the theft. The accused, Mohammed Imran Yasin Qureshi (56) and Islam Nurudd. Qureshi (42), are residents of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, and are in police custody. Police said the arrests helped detect six theft cases registered at different stations across Mumbai.

Why it matters

The arrests target a gang linked to mobile phone thefts in Mumbai, affecting drivers and vehicle owners who face thefts at traffic signals. The gang’s presence in the city has led to increased security concerns for commuters. Police are now focusing on resolving the six cases to prevent further thefts and improve public safety in the area.

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Tone Reading

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