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Phone Shop Busted: Selling Stolen & Looted Devices
21 Sep
Summary
- Stolen phone racket busted in Bhojpur district's Udwantnagar.
- Accused dismantled phones, sold parts to close complaints.
- Two stolen phones and many parts were recovered by police.
In Bhojpur district, police have dismantled an operation centered at a phone shop in Darshan Chhapra, Udwantnagar police station area. This shop was allegedly a front for selling stolen and looted mobile phones and their spare parts.
An investigation began on June 26 following a phone theft complaint. Technical data and tower locations pinpointed the suspect's shop. A raid led to the arrest of Chandan Kumar and the recovery of stolen phones and numerous parts.
Kumar reportedly confessed to purchasing and selling stolen phone components. The operation involved dismantling phones and selling parts, particularly after complaints were closed on the Sanchar Saathi portal.
Phones linked to active investigations were allegedly sold quickly at reduced prices to avoid detection. Authorities seized two stolen phones and a large quantity of components. Further investigation is ongoing to identify other potential accomplices, including the arrested individual's brother.
