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Jeweller Nabbed in Loot & Shoot Bust
13 Sep
Summary
- Three robbers arrested after a shootout with police.
- A jeweller is accused of buying stolen jewelry from the gang.
- Police recovered stolen gold, mobile phones, and cash.
In a significant bust, Mau police apprehended three individuals involved in a series of robberies and an exchange of fire. The operation began Saturday night when police attempted to intercept a group of criminals in Gahani village.
During the encounter, one suspect, identified as Mayank alias Prince Yadav, sustained a bullet injury and was taken into custody. Following his interrogation, police arrested his two accomplices, Raja Rajbhar and Lala alias Yogendra Rajbhar, from the Rasdi area. The trio confessed to committing multiple robberies, including an incident on September 5 where they robbed a couple at gunpoint near Jamin Sahrullah.
Further investigation led to the arrest of Anurag Verma, a jeweller and proprietor of Jigyasa Jewellers. Verma is accused of purchasing jewelry stolen by the apprehended gang. Recovered from the suspects were a country-made pistol, cartridges, gold jewelry, three mobile phones, and Rs50 in cash.
