Ratlam Police Crack Burglary Case, Recover Stolen Amount Within 72 Hours

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Within 72 hours of the burglary at Ratlam's main post office, police arrested three members of a family, recovering nearly the entire stolen amount of Rs7 lakh along with the tools used in the crime. The accused, Amrit Singh Solanki, his wife Anita, and his sister Papita, all residents of Binoli village, were taken into custody after a thorough investigation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The accused, Amrit Singh Solanki, planned the burglary to repay his heavy debt and used a battery-operated electric cutter to break open locks and safes.
  • Amrit scaled the post office wall, cut through locks, and packed the stolen cash in a bag before misleading investigators and handing over the stolen cash to his wife and sister.
  • Police seized an electric cutter, a raincoat, and a motorcycle used in the crime, and recovered Rs7.04,339 from the possession of Anita and Papita Solanki.
  • Cyber cell provided crucial technical inputs, which helped police trace the suspect's movements to Binoli village and apprehend Amrit.
  • Police investigated the scene scientifically, recovered CCTV footage, footprints, a crowbar, and other evidence to arrest the accused.
  • Ratlam head post office postmaster reported the burglary on August 28, with cash amounting to Rs 7,04,339 missing.

Statistics:

  • Time taken to apprehend the accused: 72 hours
  • Stolen amount recovered: Rs7.04,339
  • Number of accused arrested: 3 (Amrit Singh Solanki, Anita Solanki, and Papita Solanki)
  • Tools used in the crime: Electric cutter, crowbar, raincoat, and motorcycle
  • Amount missing from the post office: Rs 7,04,339

Sources:

  • "Ratla police arrest three in connection with main post office heist." The Times of India, August 28.