New Delhi: The number of touts arrested at IGI Airport more than doubled this year compared to last year, according to the data provided by Delhi Police. The data reveals that 540 touts were arrested till Dec 10 this year compared to 264 in 2023.
Police also made 41 preventive arrests in 2024 under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and seized 254 vehicles used by arrested touts while the count stood at 96 in 2023.
According to police, the touting at IGI Airport typically involves coercing, misguiding or enticing flyers into using unauthorised services, such as taxis, accommodations or shopping. Such fraudulent activities not only tarnish the reputation of the airport and the country but also compromise passengers’ safety, said police.
“Touts often prey on unsuspecting passengers, particularly at night, by posing as pre-paid taxi drivers and offering false promises of cheaper services,” deputy commissioner of police (IGI) Usha Rangnani said. “These deceptive practices make passengers vulnerable to harassment, financial exploitation and safety risks.”
The arrested touts belong to different states, with Delhi topping the list with 373 people, followed by 107 from Uttar Pradesh, 32 from Haryana, and 11 from Bihar. Some of them are from Rajasthan, Punjab, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand and Sikkim.
In one of the cases, a foreigner was duped of Rs 98,700 in Sept by a tout who falsely claimed Delhi was experiencing protests, shutting down hotels and public transport. Manipulating the flyer’s concerns, the tout promised him alternate arrangements, and made him to use his credit card to “pay” Rs 98,700 for a private vehicle to Varanasi. The flyer was eventually abandoned by a road. Four people were arrested later.
In another case, two touts were arrested for overcharging a solo woman traveller earlier this year. She was misled her about hotel closure, forcing her into buying “premium” services.
Police said multiple steps were taken to prevent touting at the airport. Round-the-clock anti-touting teams, comprising specialised personnel in both plainclothes and uniform, were deployed across terminals, arrival areas and parking zones to ensure immediate action against touting.
“Enhanced patrolling measures were also implemented, including foot patrols, to keep a tab on crowded spaces to interact with passengers, while motorcycle patrols quickly accessed remote or traffic-congested areas. Joint operations were also conducted with key stakeholders,” police said.
New Delhi: The number of touts arrested at IGI Airport more than doubled this year compared to last year, according to the data provided by Delhi Police. The data reveals that 540 touts were arrested till Dec 10 this year compared to 264 in 2023.
Police also made 41 preventive arrests in 2024 under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and seized 254 vehicles used by arrested touts while the count stood at 96 in 2023.
According to police, the touting at IGI Airport typically involves coercing, misguiding or enticing flyers into using unauthorised services, such as taxis, accommodations or shopping. Such fraudulent activities not only tarnish the reputation of the airport and the country but also compromise passengers’ safety, said police.
“Touts often prey on unsuspecting passengers, particularly at night, by posing as pre-paid taxi drivers and offering false promises of cheaper services,” deputy commissioner of police (IGI) Usha Rangnani said. “These deceptive practices make passengers vulnerable to harassment, financial exploitation and safety risks.”
The arrested touts belong to different states, with Delhi topping the list with 373 people, followed by 107 from Uttar Pradesh, 32 from Haryana, and 11 from Bihar. Some of them are from Rajasthan, Punjab, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand and Sikkim.
In one of the cases, a foreigner was duped of Rs 98,700 in Sept by a tout who falsely claimed Delhi was experiencing protests, shutting down hotels and public transport. Manipulating the flyer’s concerns, the tout promised him alternate arrangements, and made him to use his credit card to “pay” Rs 98,700 for a private vehicle to Varanasi. The flyer was eventually abandoned by a road. Four people were arrested later.
In another case, two touts were arrested for overcharging a solo woman traveller earlier this year. She was misled her about hotel closure, forcing her into buying “premium” services.
Police said multiple steps were taken to prevent touting at the airport. Round-the-clock anti-touting teams, comprising specialised personnel in both plainclothes and uniform, were deployed across terminals, arrival areas and parking zones to ensure immediate action against touting.
“Enhanced patrolling measures were also implemented, including foot patrols, to keep a tab on crowded spaces to interact with passengers, while motorcycle patrols quickly accessed remote or traffic-congested areas. Joint operations were also conducted with key stakeholders,” police said.
Police also made 41 preventive arrests in 2024 under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and seized 254 vehicles used by arrested touts while the count stood at 96 in 2023.
According to police, the touting at IGI Airport typically involves coercing, misguiding or enticing flyers into using unauthorised services, such as taxis, accommodations or shopping. Such fraudulent activities not only tarnish the reputation of the airport and the country but also compromise passengers’ safety, said police.
“Touts often prey on unsuspecting passengers, particularly at night, by posing as pre-paid taxi drivers and offering false promises of cheaper services,” deputy commissioner of police (IGI) Usha Rangnani said. “These deceptive practices make passengers vulnerable to harassment, financial exploitation and safety risks.”
The arrested touts belong to different states, with Delhi topping the list with 373 people, followed by 107 from Uttar Pradesh, 32 from Haryana, and 11 from Bihar. Some of them are from Rajasthan, Punjab, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand and Sikkim.
In one of the cases, a foreigner was duped of Rs 98,700 in Sept by a tout who falsely claimed Delhi was experiencing protests, shutting down hotels and public transport. Manipulating the flyer’s concerns, the tout promised him alternate arrangements, and made him to use his credit card to “pay” Rs 98,700 for a private vehicle to Varanasi. The flyer was eventually abandoned by a road. Four people were arrested later.
In another case, two touts were arrested for overcharging a solo woman traveller earlier this year. She was misled her about hotel closure, forcing her into buying “premium” services.
Police said multiple steps were taken to prevent touting at the airport. Round-the-clock anti-touting teams, comprising specialised personnel in both plainclothes and uniform, were deployed across terminals, arrival areas and parking zones to ensure immediate action against touting.
“Enhanced patrolling measures were also implemented, including foot patrols, to keep a tab on crowded spaces to interact with passengers, while motorcycle patrols quickly accessed remote or traffic-congested areas. Joint operations were also conducted with key stakeholders,” police said.
New Delhi: The number of touts arrested at IGI Airport more than doubled this year compared to last year, according to the data provided by Delhi Police. The data reveals that 540 touts were arrested till Dec 10 this year compared to 264 in 2023.
Police also made 41 preventive arrests in 2024 under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and seized 254 vehicles used by arrested touts while the count stood at 96 in 2023.
According to police, the touting at IGI Airport typically involves coercing, misguiding or enticing flyers into using unauthorised services, such as taxis, accommodations or shopping. Such fraudulent activities not only tarnish the reputation of the airport and the country but also compromise passengers’ safety, said police.
“Touts often prey on unsuspecting passengers, particularly at night, by posing as pre-paid taxi drivers and offering false promises of cheaper services,” deputy commissioner of police (IGI) Usha Rangnani said. “These deceptive practices make passengers vulnerable to harassment, financial exploitation and safety risks.”
The arrested touts belong to different states, with Delhi topping the list with 373 people, followed by 107 from Uttar Pradesh, 32 from Haryana, and 11 from Bihar. Some of them are from Rajasthan, Punjab, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand and Sikkim.
In one of the cases, a foreigner was duped of Rs 98,700 in Sept by a tout who falsely claimed Delhi was experiencing protests, shutting down hotels and public transport. Manipulating the flyer’s concerns, the tout promised him alternate arrangements, and made him to use his credit card to “pay” Rs 98,700 for a private vehicle to Varanasi. The flyer was eventually abandoned by a road. Four people were arrested later.
In another case, two touts were arrested for overcharging a solo woman traveller earlier this year. She was misled her about hotel closure, forcing her into buying “premium” services.
Police said multiple steps were taken to prevent touting at the airport. Round-the-clock anti-touting teams, comprising specialised personnel in both plainclothes and uniform, were deployed across terminals, arrival areas and parking zones to ensure immediate action against touting.
“Enhanced patrolling measures were also implemented, including foot patrols, to keep a tab on crowded spaces to interact with passengers, while motorcycle patrols quickly accessed remote or traffic-congested areas. Joint operations were also conducted with key stakeholders,” police said.
