Siddharthnagar Police Solve Panchayat Bhawan Theft in 24 Hours
Siddharthnagar police solved the Alidapur Panchayat Bhawan theft within 24 hours, recovering an e-rickshaw and inverter from the arrested accused.

In a swift display of law enforcement efficiency, the Siddharthnagar police have successfully cracked the theft case at the Alidapur Panchayat Bhawan within just 24 hours of the incident. The operation, carried out by the Chilhaia police and a specialized Anti-Theft team, resulted in the arrest of the primary suspect and the recovery of several stolen items.
The Midnight Heist at Alidapur
The theft took place during the night between October 2 and October 3 at the Panchayat Bhawan located in Gaura Bazar, Alidapur. The perpetrators targeted the government premises, making off with a variety of items including an e-rickshaw, an inverter, batteries, and a small gas cylinder. The loss of these essential items prompted an immediate investigation by local authorities.
Following the formal complaint, the police registered a case under FIR number 100/2026, applying sections 331(4), 305A, and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Swift Arrest and Recovery
Acting under the direct orders of Superintendent of Police Dr. Abhishek Mahajan, and with strategic guidance from Additional Superintendent of Police Prashant Kumar Prasad and Circle Officer Shohratgarh Mayank Dwivedi, a dedicated investigation team was mobilized. The team was led by Station House Officer Pawan Kumar Maurya.
The breakthrough came on October 3. Utilizing secret intelligence, the police team established a strategic blockade near the graveyard on the road connecting Sari Tiraha to Hydel Tiraha. This tactical move proved successful as the police apprehended the main accused, identified as Aman Chaudhary, son of Mukesh Chaudhary.
Aman Chaudhary, a resident of village Alidapur, Tola Faizpur, was found in possession of the stolen goods. The following items were successfully recovered from his possession:
- One e-rickshaw garbage vehicle
- Two batteries
- One inverter
Legal Action and Judicial Custody
Following the successful recovery of the stolen property, the police added sections 317(2) and 318(4) of the BNS to the ongoing case. The accused, Aman Chaudhary, has been sent to judicial custody to face further legal proceedings.
The successful operation was executed by a coordinated team including Station House Officer Pawan Kumar Maurya, Anti-Theft In-charge Sub-Inspector Om Prakash Mishra and his team, Sub-Inspector Sudhakar Rai, and Constables Pankaj Yadav, Omprakash Yadav, Pushpendra Kumar, Premchand Rawat, and Satyendra Kumar.