Delhi Police arrested two [1] members of the 'Doodh Chor' gang on April 5, 2026, following a series of dairy thefts in southwest Delhi.
The arrests address a targeted crime wave involving the theft of milk and dairy products, which disrupted local supply chains in residential neighborhoods.
The suspects were apprehended in Uttam Nagar, southwest Delhi [1, 2]. Police officials said the operation relied on a combination of intelligence provided by informers and the analysis of CCTV footage [1, 2]. The surveillance video allowed investigators to track the movements of the suspects and identify the vehicles used during the thefts.
The 'Doodh Chor' gang had been targeting milk crates and other dairy products across the region [1, 2]. By utilizing a trail of digital evidence, the police were able to pinpoint the location of the two individuals involved in the thefts [2].
Authorities said the arrests were necessary to stop the ongoing loss of goods for local vendors and residents. The police continue to investigate whether other members of the gang remain at large in the Uttam Nagar area [1, 2].
“Delhi Police arrested two members of the 'Doodh Chor' gang”
The use of CCTV and informant networks to dismantle the 'Doodh Chor' gang highlights the increasing reliance of urban police forces on integrated surveillance to combat niche organized crime. While the thefts of dairy products may seem small-scale, the systematic nature of the gang's operations suggests a coordinated effort to disrupt local commerce in southwest Delhi.
