Mysuru City Police Crack High-Profile Dacoit Gang, Recover Rs. 47.57 Lakh Worth of Stolen Property

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The Mysuru City Police have made a significant breakthrough in cracking a seven-member inter-State dacoit gang from Gujarat, involved in a high-profile robbery at a silver ornament manufacturing unit in Hebbal. The operation resulted in the seizure of 16 kilograms of silver worth Rs. 18.80 lakh, two cars used in the crime, one pistol, and nine live bullets. Furthermore, investigations have helped crack 21 theft cases reported since July 14, with recovered property valued at Rs. 47.57 lakh. The gang, led by the factory owner's driver, who had accumulated debts of Rs. 50 lakh, masterminded the robbery and contacted an inter-State gang based in Disha village, Gujarat. The police have arrested a total of 22 accused in 21 theft-related cases over the past month.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mysuru City Police have arrested a seven-member inter-State dacoit gang from Gujarat, involved in a high-profile robbery at a silver ornament manufacturing unit in Hebbal.
  • The operation resulted in the seizure of 16 kilograms of silver worth Rs. 18.80 lakh, two cars used in the crime, one pistol, and nine live bullets.
  • Investigations have helped crack 21 theft cases reported since July 14, with recovered property valued at Rs. 47.57 lakh.
  • The gang, led by the factory owner's driver, who had accumulated debts of Rs. 50 lakh, masterminded the robbery and contacted an inter-State gang based in Disha village, Gujarat.
  • The prime accused (A1) conspired with A2 - a notorious dacoit from Gujarat with over 30 criminal cases - and A3 to A7 to execute the crime.
  • Thirteen people have been arrested in connection with the cases, including the dacoit gang members and several others involved in theft-related cases.
  • The police have recovered stolen property worth Rs. 47.57 lakh, including silver ornaments, lamps, and moulds weighing 16 kg.

Statistics:

  • 21 theft cases reported since July 14 were cracked, with recovered property valued at Rs. 47.57 lakh.
  • 16 kilograms of silver worth Rs. 18.80 lakh were recovered during the operation.
  • 22 accused were arrested by Narasimharaja, Metagalli, Vidyaranyapuram, Alanahalli, Kuvempunagar, and Vijayanagar Police teams in theft-related cases.
  • The gang used two vehicles - a Thar and a Creta - in the operation.
  • The prime accused had accumulated debts of Rs. 50 lakh.

Sources:

  • "Mysuru, Aug. 14 -- 16 kg silver worth Rs. 18.80 lakh recovered; other 21 theft cases solved, property worth Rs. 47.57 lakh seized" (Star of Mysore)
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