New Delhi, July 7 -- The Railway Unit of Delhi Police busted an interstate gang of bag lifters active on trains and railway premises, leading to the arrest of four habitual offenders and recovery of stolen property worth several lakhs of rupees, an official said.

According to KPS Malhotra, DCP Railways, on July 3, Railway Enquiry reported the theft of five bags from coach A-1 of Train No. 12477 (Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra SF Express) at New Delhi Railway Station (NDRS).

A case under appropriate sections was registered at PS NDRS on July 3. Acting swiftly, the team analysed CCTV footage and traced the suspected gang to the Crystal Hotel, Paharganj, New Delhi.

The Railway Unit team conducted raids at the hotel and apprehended the follo...