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Varanasi Police Bust Mobile Phone Theft Ring, Recover 14 Stolen Devices
2 Nov, 2025
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.
