Varanasi: Jaunpur Police Apprehend Three Robbers in Dramatic Encounter Following Jan Seva Kendra Attack
In a significant breakthrough, the Jaunpur police on Thursday successfully apprehended three individuals involved in a violent robbery that targeted a Jan Seva Kendra operator on March 11. The arrests were made following a tense encounter with a joint police team, leading to the recovery of stolen property and illegal weapons.
Details of the Initial Crime and Police Response
According to official reports, the incident unfolded when Nisha Devi, a resident of Gosaipur village, filed a formal complaint at the Jaffrabad police station. She stated that her husband, Premchandra Yadav, was returning from the Jan Seva Kendra when unidentified assailants shot at him. The perpetrators then fled the scene after looting his motorcycle, mobile phone, and a black bag containing an undisclosed amount of cash.
Based on this information, the police promptly registered a First Information Report (FIR) under sections 309(4)/109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The investigation was immediately set into motion, with law enforcement agencies mobilizing to track down the culprits.
The Encounter and Arrest Operation
While conducting routine checks at Kabulpur Puliya, a police team led by Jaffrabad Station House Officer (SHO) Shriprakash Shukla received a crucial tip-off. The informant indicated that three criminals, who were allegedly involved in the shooting of the Jan Seva Kendra operator, were approaching from the Kerakat Belaw direction. They were reportedly riding the looted motorcycle and carrying illegal firearms.
The police team, which included SWAT in-charge Amit Kumar Pandey, Gaurabadshahpur SHO Praveen Kumar Yadav, and other officers, swiftly moved to intercept the suspects near the Belaw bridge. As the police signaled the approaching motorcycle to stop, the robbers responded by opening fire on the officers.
During this exchange, senior sub-inspector Arvind Kumar Singh of the Jaffrabad police station sustained a bullet injury to his right hand. Additionally, a bullet struck the bulletproof jacket worn by SHO Shriprakash Shukla, highlighting the dangerous nature of the confrontation.
Recovery of Evidence and Confessions
In the retaliatory fire from the police, one of the suspects, identified as Adarsh Yadav alias Algu from Vishunpur Baswat in the Gaurabadshahpur police station area, was hit by a bullet. A subsequent body search revealed an illegal .32 bore pistol, two live cartridges, three empty cartridge shells, and Rs 9,520 in cash.
Another suspect, Aman Yadav from Bagthri in the same area, sustained an injury to his left leg while attempting to flee. From him, the police recovered a mobile phone and Rs 8,780 in looted cash. The third individual, Diwakar Kumar, was found in possession of an illegal .315 bore country-made pistol, a misfired cartridge, an empty cartridge shell, a mobile phone, and Rs 8,700.
All injured suspects were transported to the Sadar hospital in Jaunpur for necessary medical treatment. During interrogation, Adarsh Yadav alias Algu confessed to the crime, revealing that he, along with Diwakar Kumar, Aman Yadav, and a fourth accomplice named Anurag Yadav, were responsible for the robbery.
He further disclosed that the total loot amounted to approximately Rs 90,000. Anurag Yadav retained the majority of the money, distributing only Rs 10,000 to each of the other three perpetrators, along with the stolen mobile phone and motorcycle.
Ongoing Legal Proceedings and Police Statement
Jaunpur Assistant Superintendent of Police and Circle Officer (City) Goldy Gupta confirmed that legal proceedings are currently underway against the arrested individuals. The police have successfully recovered the looted motorcycle, illegal firearms, cartridges, and mobile phones, marking a crucial step in resolving this case.
This operation underscores the dedication and bravery of the Jaunpur police in combating crime and ensuring public safety in the region.
