Noida police delivered a body blow to organized mobile theft on January 29, 2026, arresting two repeat offenders from a snatching syndicate in Sector-123. The Sector-113 team confiscated 23 mobile phones and two unregistered motorcycles—a KTM Duke and Bajaj Pulsar N-250—directly tied to a string of robberies plaguing the area.
Irshad alias Michhu, 27, from Premnagar, Loni, Ghaziabad, and his accomplice Julfam, 26, from Mohalla Ikramnagar in the same town, were the masterminds. With minimal schooling—fifth and sixth grade respectively—the pair exploited crowded spots for quick grabs before vanishing on their bikes.
Deep dives into their backgrounds expose hardened criminals. Irshad’s dossier includes grave BNS robbery cases in Ghaziabad and Delhi. Julfam’s history features Arms Act breaches and BNS charges in Noida and Delhi. Previous incarcerations failed to deter them, fueling a cycle of crime.
Authorities link the seized phones to reports from multiple jurisdictions. Efforts are underway to reunite devices with rightful owners through meticulous identification. Parallel probes seek to expose the full gang network via suspect questioning. This operation underscores Noida’s proactive policing strategy, blending tech-driven intel with ground action to restore order and confidence in public spaces. Future crackdowns promise to keep the heat on such gangs.