Notorious Gang Busted for Stealing Rs 1 Crore Worth of Gold, Silver, and Cash

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Lucknow police have successfully cracked a high-profile burglary case by arresting four members of a notorious gang, including a 60-year-old goldsmith, who stole nearly Rs 1 crore worth of gold, silver, and cash from the house of a petrol pump owner in Jankipuram. The gang leader, Rahul Gupta, and his accomplices, Ramu Rawat, Vimlesh Kumar, and Rajeev Rastogi, were arrested after a special investigation team was formed by ADCP North Jitendra Dubey. The burglary took place on June 18, when the owner, Durgesh Kumar Mishra, returned home to find his house ransacked and valuables missing. The gang's modus operandi was to break into locked rooms, snack on food, and sell the stolen items to a jeweller, who would melt them down for resale.

Key Takeaways:

  • The gang stole nearly Rs 1 crore worth of gold, silver, and cash from the house of a petrol pump owner in Jankipuram.
  • The police formed a special investigation team, comprising local police, the crime branch, and the surveillance cell, after the incident.
  • The gang leader, Rahul Gupta, and three accomplices, Ramu Rawat, Vimlesh Kumar, and Rajeev Rastogi, were arrested.
  • Rajeev Rastogi, a 60-year-old goldsmith, bought the stolen jewellery and melted it to create new ornaments.
  • The burglary took place on June 18, when the owner, Durgesh Kumar Mishra, returned home to find his house ransacked and valuables missing.
  • The gang's modus operandi included breaking into locked rooms, snacking on food, and selling the stolen items to a jeweller.

Statistics:

  • Rs 1 crore worth of gold, silver, and cash were stolen from the house of the petrol pump owner.
  • Four members of the gang were arrested by the police.
  • The gang leader, Rahul Gupta, was a resident of Para.
  • Ramu Rawat, a resident of Sector C, Aliganj, was also arrested.
  • Vimlesh Kumar, a resident of Soharamau, Unnao, was arrested for his involvement in the burglary.
  • Rajeev Rastogi, a 60-year-old goldsmith from Para, was arrested for buying and melting the stolen jewellery.

Sources:

  • "Lucknow: Police busts gang that stole Rs 1 crore worth of gold, silver and cash" (timescontent.com)