A major scandal involving police personnel has unfolded in Gaya, where four constables of the Government Rail Police (GRP) stand accused of looting approximately 1 kilogram of gold from a courier during a train journey. Despite the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT), the recovery of the stolen gold has become a significant challenge as the accused officers continue to evade arrest.
The Train Robbery and Delayed FIR
The incident dates back to November 21, 2025. Dhanjay Shaswat, an employee of gold dealer Manoj Soni, was travelling in the general compartment of the 22307 Howrah - Jodhpur Superfast Express. The robbery occurred between Koderma and Gaya stations. Surprisingly, it took more than a week for an FIR to be registered. The FIR was eventually lodged not only against the courier but also against four unnamed constables posted at the Gaya Railway police station, based on a complaint filed by GRP SHO Rajesh Kumar Singh.
Investigation Turns Against the Police
During the probe, the Rail DSP uncovered serious evidence implicating the station house officer (SHO) and the four constables. Based on this report, the SHO and the constables were formally made accused in the case. A crucial piece of evidence was the cellphone location data of the accused policemen, which played a key role in establishing their alleged involvement.
Furthermore, the role of the first investigating officer (IO), Virendra Prasad, was also found to be suspect, leading to his suspension. The case has now been taken over by the SIT.
Arrests, Bail Denial, and an Evasive Hunt
The complainant-turned-accused, Rajesh Kumar Singh, has been arrested and is currently lodged in Gaya central jail. His bail petition was rejected by a special court dealing with rail cases on Monday. However, the four suspended constables accused of directly robbing the gold have successfully avoided capture.
According to sources, the absconding cops are believed to have knowledge of the hidden booty's location, prompting the SIT to frantically search for them. When asked about the investigation's progress, Rail DIG Rajiv Mishra stated that the probe was moving in the right direction with substantial scientific evidence gathered to reach a logical conclusion. He did, however, express regret that the gold dealer, Moj Soni, was not cooperating with the investigation.
The case highlights a severe breach of trust within the police force and poses a major test for the SIT tasked with recovering the valuable loot and bringing all the accused to justice.
