Manakpur Snatching Case Solved: 3 Arrested, Cameras and Car Recovered
Gonda police arrested three suspects in the Manakpur snatching case, recovering DSLR cameras, mobile phones, and the getaway Swift car.
The Manakpur Kotwali police in Gonda have successfully cracked a recent snatching case, leading to the arrest of three individuals involved in the crime. During the operation, the police recovered high-end equipment and the vehicle used in the robbery, providing a significant breakthrough in the investigation.
The Incident at Karuhanath Temple
The sequence of events began on September 14, 2026, when Shubham Gupta, a resident of Devia Baksh Pandey village in Basti district, visited the Karuhanath Temple fish market with his companion, Sandeep Gupta. The duo had gone to the temple area to capture photographs using a professional camera.
As they were returning, a sudden attack occurred on the Manakpur-Maskanwa road. Four unidentified individuals traveling in a car intercepted them and forcibly snatched Gupta's bag, which contained his expensive camera equipment. Following the incident, the victim approached the police to report the theft.
Police Investigation and Arrest
Acting on the formal complaint filed on September 15, the Manakpur police registered a case under relevant sections and launched an intensive search for the culprits. On September 26, while conducting raids based on intelligence gathered from informants, the police team laid a trap near the ITI मोड़ in Gyanipur Ramprasad.
The police successfully apprehended three suspects during the operation. Upon conducting a thorough search, the team recovered the following items:
- Two DSLR cameras with full setups
- Three mobile phones
- The Swift Dzire car used during the crime
Identity of the Accused
The arrested individuals have been identified as:
- Mohan Lal Chauhan, son of Dharmaraj, resident of Sukrauli Pandey, Parshurampur, Basti.
- Karan, son of Ghirahu, resident of Devia Baksh Pandey, Paikolia, Basti.
- Abhi Pandey alias Golu, son of the late Karuna Nidhan Pandey, resident of Sukrauli Pandey, Parshurampur, Basti.
The police have confirmed that the recovered goods are directly linked to the snatching incident. A case has been registered against the trio under sections 304(2) and 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). After completing the necessary legal formalities, the accused were sent to the honorable court.
The Police Team Behind the Breakthrough
The successful resolution of this case was made possible by a dedicated police team, which included Sub-Inspector Ram Prakash Chand, Head Constable Sanjeev Kumar, and Constables Dinesh Yadav, Haripal Verma, Indresh Kumar, and Sachin Kumar.