Goa Police Bust Interstate 'Pardi Gang', Arrest Three Members
Goa police have made significant progress in cracking two alleged theft cases in the Old Goa and Pernem police stations. The investigation, led by North Goa SP Rahul Gupta, revealed that the cases were linked and committed by a notorious interstate gang known as the "pardi gang". The gang members, operating in the Hubballi and Bengaluru areas, were tracked down and arrested in Goa and Karnataka.
Key Takeaways:
- Three members of the "pardi gang" were arrested by Goa police, including a minor, in connection with two alleged theft cases at the Old Goa and Pernem police stations.
- The gang members were identified as operating in the Hubballi and Bengaluru areas, and investigation teams were deployed to both locations.
- The arrested individuals included Prem Baddi, 28, of Karnataka, and Waseem Tajahmad, 32, of Vasco, who were arrested at the Dhulapi check post while traveling in a car.
- Another team in Bengaluru traced two other accused persons in the case, who will be brought in on a transfer warrant.
- The gang leader, Waseem Tajahmad, lives in Vasco and called the other gang members in from Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- The "pardi gang" members were also linked to other crimes, and this is the first time they have been caught by the Goa police.
- Five of the accused members managed to flee by taking advantage of the darkness, but their associates were identified and will be brought to justice.
Statistics:
- Rs 15,000 worth of silver items were stolen from a resident in Old Goa.
- Two pairs of silver rings (pede) and a silver karande (decorative container) were among the stolen items.
- Three gang members, including a minor, were arrested in connection with the alleged theft case.
- Five accused members managed to flee, while six others were brought in on a transfer warrant.
- The gang members operated in the Hubballi and Bengaluru areas.
Sources:
- Times of India (online edition)
- Press release by North Goa Police on the busting of the "pardi gang"