Amethi Encounter: Notorious Thief Shot, Brother Nabbed in 'Operation Chakravyuh'
Amethi police arrest two inter-district thieves in an encounter under Operation Chakravyuh, recovering stolen jewelry and cash.
In a high-stakes midnight drama, the Amethi police have successfully neutralised a threat from a pair of inter-district thieves during a fierce encounter. The operation, conducted under the strategic umbrella of Operation Chakravyuh, led to one suspect being shot in the leg and the arrest of his brother near the Kukha Rampur turn.
The Midnight Ambush
The operation was set in motion following a precise tip-off received by the police. Intelligence suggested that two suspects, known for their involvement in various theft cases, were travelling from Haidergarh toward Shivratanganj on a Splendor motorcycle. Acting on this lead, a police team led by Shivratanganj Station House Officer Dayashankar Mishra set up a checkpoint at the Kukha Rampur turn.
As the motorcycle approached, the police attempted to intercept the duo. However, instead of surrendering, the suspects allegedly opened fire with the intent to kill the officers. In the ensuing retaliatory fire, the pillion rider, identified as Vakil, also known as Senapati, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg. His brother, Chand Mohammad, alias Badshah, was swiftly apprehended by the police team.
A Haul of Stolen Luxury
Following the encounter, a thorough search of the suspects and their vehicle revealed a hoard of stolen valuables and weaponry. The police recovered the following items:
- One country-made pistol
- Two live cartridges and two spent cartridges
- Seven pairs of anklets
- Six toe rings
- Two nose pins and two ear tops
- One locket and one silver 'gutka'
- Rs 15,000 in cash, which police believe was earned from selling stolen jewelry
The Splendor motorcycle used by the criminals was also seized as evidence.
Modus Operandi: Day Recon, Night Theft
During the interrogation, the brothers revealed a calculated method for their crimes. They confessed to conducting reconnaissance of target houses during the daylight hours to study the residents' movements, only to strike under the cover of darkness at night.
The duo admitted to two recent major burglaries: one at Newazgarh Kaithan in Bazar Shukul approximately 15 days ago, and another at Pure Baison in Shivratanganj about 10 days ago.
A History of Crime
The arrest of the brothers has exposed a deep-rooted criminal network. Police records indicate that Vakil alias Senapati is a seasoned criminal with a staggering 33 cases registered against him across multiple districts, including Amethi, Ayodhya, Sultanpur, and Barabanki. His brother, Chand Mohammad, is no stranger to the law either, with eight criminal cases already on his record.
The entire operation was executed under the direction of Superintendent of Police Sarwanan T. and the supervision of Additional Superintendent of Police Gyanendra Kumar Singh. While the injured suspect, Vakil, is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital, legal proceedings are being initiated against both accused.