Goat Thief With 13 Cases Nabbed After Shootout in Greater Noida
A notorious goat thief with 13 criminal cases was arrested after a shootout in Greater Noida. Read more about the police operation.
In a dramatic operation, the Noida Police have apprehended a notorious inter-district goat thief following a fierce encounter in Greater Noida. The suspect, identified as Kamlu, also known as Kamal, was caught after an exchange of fire that left him injured and exposed a sprawling network of livestock theft across multiple districts.
The Encounter: Firefight on the Road
The arrest unfolded during a routine evening check conducted by the Jarcha police. According to Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Santosh Kumar, the authorities had received a specific tip-off that a gang of goat thieves had entered the area to scout for potential targets.
Acting on this intelligence, the police intensified their surveillance. The situation escalated when two individuals on a motorcycle approached the police personnel. In an attempt to evade capture, the suspects allegedly opened fire on the officers with the intent to kill. The police retaliated in self-defence, resulting in a bullet injury to one of the suspects' legs. While Kamlu was successfully apprehended, his accomplice managed to flee the scene and remains at large.
A History of Crime
Upon his arrest and subsequent questioning, the suspect revealed a deep criminal history. Kamlu, a resident of the Sambhal district, allegedly confessed to operating a sophisticated theft ring. He and his accomplices would identify vulnerable targets across various districts, steal the goats, and sell them for profit.
The scale of his activities is reflected in his legal record. ADCP Santosh Kumar stated that the accused has a total of 13 criminal cases registered against him across different districts, including two fresh cases filed at the Jarcha police station.
Recoveries and Ongoing Investigation
During the search and seizure operation, the police recovered several incriminating items from the suspect's possession, including:
- A .315-bore country-made pistol.
- A spent cartridge casing.
- A sum of cash, which police believe to be the proceeds from the sale of stolen livestock.
The Greater Noida police are now focusing their efforts on tracing the escaped accomplice and other members of the gang. Legal proceedings against Kamlu are currently underway as authorities work to dismantle the wider network of inter-district livestock theft.