The accused have been identified as Vinod Kamat (50), Birju (45) and his son Kabir (19), and goldsmith Gurcharan Singh (57).On August 1, a woman was heading to Connaught Place in a cab. Near Shadipur flyover, the car stopped at a traffic signal and three ‘sadhus’ knocked on her window, seeking alms.The woman rolled down the window to give them Rs 200 — and one of them swiftly pulled off a gold and diamond ring from her finger and the trio fled.On Tuesday, the Delhi Police said it has arrested the three who posed as sadhus and robbed unsuspecting taxi passengers at traffic signals in West Delhi’s Moti Nagar.The accused have been identified as Vinod Kamat (50), Birju (45) and his son Kabir (19), and goldsmith Gurcharan Singh (57).Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Vichitra Veer said they received a call regarding the incident on August 1.“On reaching the spot, the complainant reported that she was traveling from her residence in Moti Nagar to Connaught Place in a Rapido taxi. When the vehicle stopped at the red light near Shadipur Flyover, three men approached the vehicle,” Veer said.The officer said they smeared an ash-like substance on their bodies, perfecting the look of devout sadhus.Story continues below this adThe accused knocked on the complainant’s window and begged for money. The complainant handed over Rs 200 to them — and lost her ring.During the investigation, police said CCTV footage from multiple cameras in the area near the crime scene were thoroughly examined. One camera showed the accused fleeing the spot in an auto-rickshaw.The auto owner was identified. On inquiry, the owner told police that she had rented the three-wheeler to Kamat and provided his mobile number.Police nabbed Kamat near Ashok Park Metro Station. Following his questioning, police raided a jhuggi in Punjabi Bagh and arrested Kabir and Birju. All three accused admitted to their involvement in the incident.Story continues below this adPolice said they had sold the stolen ring Gurcharan for Rs 26,000. A raid was conducted at his shop in GTB Nagar, and he was nabbed.“During questioning, Singh admitted to purchasing the ring and melting it. He handed over the melted gold and 61 stone pieces,” another officer said.During further questioning, police said it was revealed that Kamat provided the getaway vehicle. Police said they are ascertaining if the accused have been involved in previous such cases.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Delhi Police