Anti-Crime Unit Foils Laptop and Mobile Phone Heist in Raipur

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In a swift crackdown, the Anti-Crime and Cyber Unit, in collaboration with the Civil Line Police Station, arrested three inter-state accused from Tamil Nadu for stealing laptops and mobile phones from a boys' hostel in the Pandri area. The stolen items, valued at approximately Rs 1,50,000, were recovered from their possession. The incident came to light on July 28, 2025, when Shivnath Sinha, the owner of Sandhya Residency boys' hostel in Pandri, lodged a report with the Civil Line Police.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Anti-Crime and Cyber Unit in collaboration with the Civil Line Police Station arrested three inter-state accused from Tamil Nadu for stealing laptops and mobile phones from a boys' hostel in Raipur.
  • The stolen items, valued at approximately Rs 1,50,000, included four mobile phones, two laptops, Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, driving licenses, mark sheets, caste certificates, and income certificates.
  • A case was registered under sections 331(4) and 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against unknown perpetrators.
  • The accused, originating from Vellore district in Tamil Nadu, were planning to abscond after the crime.
  • The arrested accused have been identified as Suresh (30), Senmugam Kaveri (32), and Majunathan Ganesh Govindasamy (29).
  • The police have successfully recovered two stolen laptops, three mobile phones, and other documents from the accused.
  • Further investigation is underway.

Statistics:

  • The stolen items were valued at approximately Rs 1,50,000.
  • Four mobile phones, two laptops, and various personal documents were stolen from the hostel.
  • The accused originated from Vellore district in Tamil Nadu.
  • The arrested accused are 30, 32, and 29 years old, respectively.

Sources:

  • The Hitavada, distributed by Contify.com, August 1, 2025.