Liquor Shops and Homes Targeted: Motiganj Police Crack Three Theft Cases
Gonda police arrest a suspect and detain a juvenile after solving three separate thefts involving liquor shops and homes in Motiganj.
The Motiganj police in Gonda district have successfully cracked three separate theft cases that had left local business owners and residents on edge. In a targeted operation, authorities have arrested one adult suspect and taken a juvenile into custody, recovering a stash of stolen jewelry, cash, and liquor.
A Spree of Burglaries
The crime wave began on the night of October 12/13, when burglars targeted an English liquor shop situated on the Kahoba-Dumariadih road. The thieves gained entry by breaking a window, making off with valuables before disappearing into the night.
The activity didn't stop there. On the night of October 22/23, the perpetrators struck again in the village of Kundurkhi. This time, they targeted a country liquor shop as well as two private residences, stealing cash and ornaments. Following these incidents, separate police cases were registered for each crime.
The Breakthrough and Arrest
The breakthrough came when the police received a crucial tip-off from an informant. Acting swiftly, a police team intercepted the suspects near Chainwapur while they were traveling on a motorcycle.
The arrested individual has been identified as Ashish Kumar Mishra, son of Bhanu Pratap Mishra, a resident of Manpur Karohaman village in Mankapur, Gonda. Along with him, a juvenile was taken into protective custody.
Recovered Loot and Evidence
During the operation, the police recovered a significant amount of stolen property and tools used to facilitate the crimes, including:
- Cash amounting to 30,600 rupees.
- Two pairs of anklets and two pairs of toe rings.
- 23 tetra packs of country liquor.
- An iron crowbar and a screwdriver used for breaking into the premises.
Additionally, a Bajaj CT-100 motorcycle (registration number UP 43 AV 7582) was seized under Section 207 of the Motor Vehicles Act because the suspects failed to produce valid documentation.
The Gang's Modus Operandi
During interrogation, Ashish Kumar Mishra confessed to the crimes and revealed that he didn't act alone. He named his accomplices as Abhishek Tiwari, Kallu Sonkar, and the detained juvenile. The group allegedly split the proceeds from the stolen goods among themselves.
The suspect has since been produced before a court, and legal proceedings are currently underway to bring the rest of the gang to justice.
The Police Team Behind the Operation
The successful operation was carried out by a dedicated team led by Station House Officer Tej Narayan Gupta. The team included:
- Sub-Inspectors Ravindra Tiwari and Rohit Ranveer.
- Head Constables Rupesh Singh and Lakshmikant Kannaujiya.
- Constables Abhishek Yadav II, Rajkumar, Mohammad Tasleem, and Aditya Kumar.