NEW DELHI: Kingpin of the car thief gang who had stolen 5000 vehicles from various parts of the country since 1998, was arrested, police said on Monday. Anil Chauhan (52), resident of Khanpur Extention who hails from Tejpur, Assam, was also notorious for smuggling of Rhinoceros horn in the northeastern state. He was also actively involved in supply of illegal arms, they said.
He had previous criminal involvement in 181 cases.
The accused was a Class-I contractor in Assam government. Later, the Enforcement directorate raided his place and all his property was seized and auctioned. Later, he again started committing thefts, police said.
