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Four Arrested in Handbag Snatching Case in Prayagraj

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Police in Prayagraj have made significant progress in solving a handbag snatching case, with four individuals arrested and cash and valuables recovered. The incident occurred on October 10, and the arrests were made on October 15, following a joint operation by the Kotwali police and the Special Operations Group (SOG). According to police, the accused, Abhay Tripathi and his friends, conspired to loot the handbag of a woman, Kiran Tripathi, containing jewellery, a mobile phone, and cash. The robbery took place in the Gobar Wali Gali area, and CCTV footage helped the police identify the culprits. Acting on a tip-off, police arrested Tripathi, Sahil alias Butler, Kishan alias Suraj Prajapati, and recovered Rs.82,250 in cash, a mobile phone, and the motorcycle used in the crime. The accused confessed to selling the stolen jewellery to two individuals, Syed Tanveer and Dilshad, who are also being pursued by the police.

Key Takeaways:

  • The handbag snatching incident occurred on October 10 in the Gobar Wali Gali area, with the accused riding a bike and snatching the bag containing jewellery, a mobile phone, and Rs.12,000 cash.
  • The police investigation, aided by CCTV footage, identified the culprits, who were arrested on October 15.
  • The accused, Abhay Tripathi, is a repeat offender with previous cases of robbery and theft registered against him, and has served time in jail.
  • The police recovered Rs.82,250 in cash, a mobile phone, and the motorcycle used in the crime.
  • Tanveer, a suspect, has been arrested, while efforts are underway to nab Dilshad, who claimed to have bought the stolen jewellery from the accused.

Statistics:

  • Rs.12,000 cash was stolen from the handbag.
  • Rs.82,250 in cash was recovered from the accused, including proceeds from the sale of stolen jewellery.
  • Abhay Tripathi has previous cases of robbery and theft registered against him at Daraganj, Dhoomanganj, and Kotwali police stations.
  • The accused has served time in jail earlier, according to the police.

Sources:

  • HT Lucknow

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