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Varanasi Police Bust Mobile Phone Theft Ring, Recover 14 Stolen Devices
2 Nov
Summary
- Two persons arrested with 14 stolen mobile phones
- Gang targeted train passengers charging phones at stations
- Stolen phones sold online for new devices
In a recent crackdown on mobile phone theft, the Varanasi police have arrested two members of a criminal gang responsible for a series of thefts targeting train passengers. According to the authorities, the arrests took place on November 2, 2025, following a tip-off.
The police raided a location near the Veerapatti railway station and apprehended Rahul Rajbhar (21) and Neeraj Sharma (22), both residents of Deoria district. A search of the suspects' belongings led to the recovery of 14 stolen Android mobile phones.
During the initial interrogation, the arrested duo confessed that their gang would target trains or railway stations, with members stationed near the charging points to steal or snatch phones from unsuspecting passengers. The stolen devices were then exchanged for new phones, taking advantage of promotional offers from e-commerce companies. The gang would also remove the SIM cards from the stolen phones, insert them into other devices, and withdraw money from the account holders' bank accounts using the UPI app.
