157 Gas Cylinders Vanish from Samastipur Gas Agency
Thieves break into Jagjit HP Gas Agency in Samastipur, stealing 157 cylinders. Police investigate CCTV to track the getaway vehicle.
In a daring overnight heist, thieves targeted the Jagjit HP Gas Agency in Samastipur, Bihar, making off with a massive haul of 157 gas cylinders. The theft, which took place at the agency's warehouse located at Wari Chowk, has left local authorities scrambling to track down the perpetrators.
The Discovery of the Heist
The crime came to light early in the morning when the agency operator and employees arrived at the warehouse to begin their daily operations. To their shock, they found that the locks on the warehouse had been cut, granting the thieves easy access to the inventory.
Upon conducting a thorough stock reconciliation, the staff discovered that 157 cylinders were missing from the premises. Among the stolen items were 12 cylinders that were fully filled, while the remainder were empty.
Police Investigation and Leads
Following the report, Singhiya Police Station House Officer (SHO) Shyam Kumar Mehta arrived at the scene with a specialized police team to conduct a forensic inspection of the warehouse.
Given the sheer volume and weight of 157 cylinders, investigators believe that this was not a small-scale operation. The police suspect that the thieves utilized a large vehicle, likely a pickup truck, to transport the stolen goods quickly and efficiently from the site.
The Hunt for the Culprits
The Singhiya police have officially registered a case regarding the theft and are now focusing their efforts on digital evidence. The investigation is currently centered on:
- Reviewing CCTV footage from shops and businesses located near Wari Chowk.
- Analyzing camera feeds from the primary routes leading away from the agency to identify the suspicious vehicle.
- Questioning local informants to trace the movement of the stolen cylinders.
The police investigation remains active as they work to identify the suspects involved in this large-scale theft.