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Rs 28 Lakh Jewel Theft: Suspect Nabbed After Cross-Country Hunt
14 Nov
Summary
- Four suspects arrested after a 10,000 km chase across two states.
- Employee accused of fleeing with cash and ornaments worth Rs 28 lakh.
- Valuables worth Rs 26.33 lakh were recovered during the 25-day operation.
A 25-day manhunt concluded with the arrest of four suspects, including an employee accused of a significant theft. The accused, Vishal Satyapal Chauhan, allegedly absconded with Rs 28 lakh in cash and ornaments from a jeweler, initiating a chase that covered 10,000 km across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Police efforts were bolstered by the identification of additional accomplices, including Chauhan's brother and friends.
The special investigation team utilized technical analysis, intelligence gathering, and inter-state police cooperation to track the suspects. Searches were conducted across several districts in Uttar Pradesh and in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The operation culminated in the recovery of valuables totaling Rs 26.33 lakh, including gold bars and cash.
Investigation revealed the theft was a conspiracy hatched by Vishal and his brother, driven by the latter's substantial debts. Efforts are ongoing to recover the remaining stolen property. The arrests underscore the persistent efforts of the Khadak police in apprehending individuals involved in major financial crimes.
