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Buxar Police Crack Two House Thefts, Nab Jeweler
9 Oct
Summary
- Six individuals apprehended for involvement in house thefts.
- A local jeweler allegedly melted stolen ornaments for disposal.
- Police recovered old gas cylinder and brass utensils.
Police in Buxar announced on Friday the arrest of six individuals, successfully cracking two house theft cases that occurred in the town last month. The incidents took place on Akaura Path in the Naya bazaar area between September 17 and 24, within the Town police station's jurisdiction.
A special investigation team, formed upon instructions from SP Shubham Arya, examined CCTV footage and employed scientific techniques to identify the suspects. The arrests were made based on leads generated during this intensive investigation.
Among those apprehended is Bajrangi Prasad, a local jeweler accused of melting down the stolen ornaments to aid in their disposal. The other five arrested individuals reportedly admitted to handing over the stolen jewelry to Prasad. Police have recovered several items, including an old gas cylinder and brass and bronze utensils, and are currently working to determine their connection to the specific theft cases.
