In a significant breakthrough, Odisha Police have successfully cracked a series of liquor shop burglaries that had been troubling Nayagarh district, leading to the arrest of seven individuals from neighboring Ganjam district.
The police operation unfolded after multiple complaints were filed regarding burglaries at liquor stores across Nayagarh. Investigators from Nayagarh Police Station launched a comprehensive probe into the incidents that had left local business owners concerned.
Coordinated Police Action
Through meticulous investigation and intelligence gathering, police teams identified and located the suspects in Ganjam district. In a well-planned operation, seven accused persons were apprehended from various locations in Ganjam.
The arrested individuals have been identified as:
- Srikant Pradhan
- Sarat Pradhan
- Ramesh Pradhan
- Babuli Pradhan
- Chandra Pradhan
- Biswanath Pradhan
- Another suspect whose identity is being verified
Recovery of Stolen Goods and Evidence
During the arrests, police recovered substantial evidence linking the accused to the burglaries. The recovered items included:
- Stolen liquor bottles
- Cash amounts stolen during the burglaries
- Tools and equipment used in committing the crimes
- Other incriminating materials
Police officials confirmed that the accused have been charged under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and have been remanded to judicial custody. The investigation continues to determine if the group was involved in other criminal activities in the region.
This successful operation has brought relief to local business owners and reinforced public confidence in the police force's ability to tackle crime effectively in the region.
