By Neeraj Kumar
Patna: In a major breakthrough, Patna Police have arrested five members of a gang notorious for targeting morning walkers in a series of robberies and snatchings. The operation led to the recovery of 14 mobile phones, four bikes, and two gold lockets. The arrests were made late Sunday evening following an extensive investigation based on technical research and CCTV footage. On Monday, City SP East Bharat Soni held a press conference to disclose details about the operation.
For months, residents of Patna had been plagued by incidents of mobile snatching, chain snatching, and robbery at gunpoint, especially from bike-riding miscreants. In response to these rising complaints, Patna East SP Bharat Soni assembled a team of police officers under the leadership of Sadar ASP Sweety Sehrawat. Utilizing CCTV footage, the team successfully identified and apprehended the criminals, who were repeat offenders.
City SP East Bharat Soni revealed that the police first arrested Vishal Kumar, also known as Chinese, from his residence. His interrogation led to the capture of his accomplices: Nikhil Kumar (alias Neeraj Kumar), Kundan Kumar, Amit Kumar (alias Badka), and Sarwan Kumar. The gang members admitted to being drug addicts, with over 25 cases registered against them across various police stations including Kadam Kuan, Gandhi Maidan, Patrakar Nagar, Gardanibagh, Kankarbagh, and Ram Krishna Nagar.
These criminals had been released from jail in March of the previous year and had resumed their criminal activities almost immediately. The police had been receiving continuous complaints, particularly about bike and mobile phone snatching. The gang frequently used stolen bikes to execute their crimes and had recently brandished a pistol to snatch two bikes in the Patrakar Nagar area.
During the press conference, City SP East Bharat Soni reported the recovery of 14 stolen mobile phones, two gold lockets, and four stolen bikes from the gang. The police are now investigating the channels through which the stolen mobiles were sold.
The series of arrests marks a significant victory for the Patna Police, bringing relief to the community that had been troubled by this gang for months. The crackdown on the notorious gang targeting morning walkers highlights the police’s dedication to ensuring public safety.
