Varanasi Police Crack Major Theft Case, Arrest Notorious Burglar
In a significant breakthrough, the Rohania police in Varanasi have successfully arrested a notorious thief involved in a high-value burglary that occurred on the night of March 21. The accused, identified as Shani Dharikar, was apprehended near the Chaura Mata Mandir in the Parmanandpur area on Sunday, following intensive investigative efforts.
Details of the Theft and Arrest
The incident unfolded when a resident of Govindpiur village left with his family for Vindhyachal to offer prayers on March 21. Upon their return home the next day, they discovered the lock of an almirah broken and valuables, including gold and silver jewellery along with cash, stolen. The estimated value of the stolen items was reported to be several lakh rupees.
DCP Varuna Zone Pramod Kumar and ADCP Neetu Kadian led the police team assigned to work out the case. Their diligent efforts culminated in the arrest of Shani Dharikar, who has a history of criminal activities. During the arrest, police recovered a country-made pistol, cartridges, and cash worth Rs 8,500 from Dharikar, as well as the car allegedly used in committing the crime.
Recovery of Stolen Jewellery
In a crucial development, the police managed to recover the stolen gold and silver ornaments, valued at approximately Rs 30 lakh, from a jewellery shop in Mohania, Bihar. The recovery was made after Dharikar confessed during interrogation that he, along with two accomplices including his brother-in-law, committed the theft. On March 24, they sought the assistance of a property dealer to sell the stolen jewellery for Rs 17 lakh in the Mohania area.
Rohania police personnel visited the jeweller's shop in Mohania to interrogate the owner and examine the CCTV footage. The jeweller stated that his acquaintance had brought Dharikar to the shop, where they claimed the jewellery was their own and proceeded to sell it. Based on this information, police successfully recovered the stolen items from the shop.
Police Investigation and Confession
During the interrogation, Dharikar provided detailed information about the theft and his accomplices. He admitted to breaking into the house in Govindpiur village and stealing the valuables. The police are now investigating the roles of the other individuals involved, including the property dealer and the brother-in-law, to ensure all parties are held accountable.
This arrest highlights the effective coordination and swift action by the Varanasi police in tackling serious crimes. The recovery of such a substantial amount of stolen property is a testament to their commitment to maintaining law and order in the region.
