Three Suspected Dacoits Arrested in Bolangir; Stolen Gold, Silver, Cash Recovered

Bolangir: In a major breakthrough, Laksminagar Police have arrested three persons in connection with a night-time burglary at a house in Chandraseninagar, Bolangir. Police recovered the stolen valuables within two days of the incident.

According to Sadar SDPO Saroj Upadhyay, all three accused hail from Talpalipara in Bolangir.

The police seized 31 grams of gold, six grams of silver, three mobile phones and Rs 41,000 in cash from their possession.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused used to conduct reconnaissance in the evening before targeting houses at night when the occupants were away. They allegedly broke into such houses and decamped with valuables.

The Sadar SDPO urged residents planning to leave their homes unattended to inform the police, their respective beat officers or dial 112. Such precautionary measures, he said, could help prevent thefts and burglaries.