Delhi Metro Stir: FIR Filed After Anti-Govt Posters Found in Train
Delhi Police register an FIR after posters questioning government performance were found on the Airport Express Line. Investigation underway.
A wave of investigation has been triggered within the Delhi Metro network after posters questioning the performance of the government were discovered pasted inside a train. The incident, which took place on the Airport Express Line, has led the Delhi Police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against unidentified individuals.
Legal Action and Seizures
The authorities have taken a strict stance on the incident, invoking multiple laws to deal with the defacement of public transport. According to the Delhi Police, the FIR has been registered under the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Public Property Act, 2007, and the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002.
Police officials confirmed that the posters have been seized as evidence. Given the nature of the act, the Special Cell has also been brought into the loop to assist with the investigation and identify the culprits.
Suspicions of a Larger Conspiracy
The act of pasting these posters is being viewed as more than just a random act of dissent. Former Delhi Police DCP LN Rao suggested that the incident might be a symptom of a deeper plot.
"The act of putting up these posters appears to be part of a larger conspiracy. A case has likely been registered—invoking Section 120B of the IPC (as it was previously known)—and the investigation will reveal who these individuals were, who instructed them to put up the posters, and what their motive or purpose was," said Rao.
He further emphasized that the true intent behind the posters would only surface after a meticulous probe. The investigating agency is expected to gather all available evidence to track down the individuals responsible for the act and those who may have orchestrated it from behind the scenes.
Separate Crackdown on Cyber Fraud
In a separate development on the same day, the Delhi Police announced a major breakthrough in their fight against financial crime. The police successfully busted an international cyber fraud syndicate, resulting in the arrest of six individuals, including five bankers.
The Modus Operandi of the Syndicate
The investigation revealed a sophisticated operation that had been active since 2013. Key details of the syndicate include:
- Cryptocurrency Laundering: The accused allegedly siphoned off funds using cryptocurrency.
- International Links: The group was reportedly in contact with a Chinese national, receiving cash in exchange for their services.
- Banking Involvement: Two regional banks located in Kerala were found to be involved in the network.
- Evading Detection: To thwart police tracking, the syndicate used a clever tactic where the mobile phones used for the crimes were kept at least five kilometres away from their actual location.