Dungarpur: Fugitive Shravan Kanipa Arrested in Silver Loot Case
Aspur police arrest Shravan Kanipa after six months of evading arrest for a major silver robbery in Dungarpur.
The Aspur police in Dungarpur, Rajasthan, have successfully apprehended 25-year-old Shravan Kanipa, a man who had been running from the law for half a year. Kanipa, a resident of Semal Ghati under the Dovda police station jurisdiction, was the primary suspect in a high-profile robbery involving a significant amount of silver.
The Silver Robbery That Sparked the Hunt
The crime dates back to March 29, 2026, when a harrowing incident took place in the fields of Gothda. The victim, Dhula Meena, was out collecting mahua flowers when he was suddenly confronted by a gang of three individuals. The criminals threatened Meena and forcibly seized his silver 'dola', which weighed approximately 20 tolas.
The assailants made their getaway on a motorcycle, leaving the victim shaken. This brazen act of robbery set off a massive police investigation that has finally reached a major breakthrough with Kanipa's capture.
Six Months on the Run
For six months, Shravan Kanipa managed to evade the clutches of the law, staying one step ahead of the authorities. However, his luck finally ran out following specific directives from Superintendent of Police Manish Kumar. A dedicated special task force was deployed to track the fugitive, utilizing a combination of technical evidence and a wide network of informants to pin down his location.
Upon his arrest, the police successfully recovered two critical pieces of evidence:
- The stolen silver 'dola' weighing 20 tolas.
- The motorcycle that was used to flee the crime scene.
A Career of Crime
The investigation revealed that Kanipa was not a first-time offender. He was a wanted man with a growing criminal record, facing various cases across several jurisdictions, including:
- Sagwara
- Obri
- Chitri
- Kotwali
This arrest follows the prior apprehension of another suspect, Vinod Kanipa, and the detention of a juvenile in connection with the same robbery. With the primary suspect now in custody, Shravan Kanipa has been remanded into judicial custody as the police continue their investigations into his wider criminal activities.