Keonjhar Police successfully apprehended five members of an inter-state loot and snatching gang from Jharkhand.
The arrests mark a significant step in curbing criminal activities across Odisha and neighbouring regions.
According to officials, the gang was actively involved in multiple robbery cases across Barbil, Joda, and Champua areas of Keonjhar district. Acting on detailed intelligence inputs, police conducted a cross-border raid in Jharkhand, which led to the arrest of all five accused.
During the operation, authorities recovered a staggering amount of precious metals, including 29 grams of gold and 3681 grams of silver from the possession of the accused. These valuables are suspected to have been looted during a series of snatching incidents.
Speaking to reporters, the officer-in-charge of Barbil police station stated, “This arrest is a major success in our efforts to tackle inter-state organised crime. Further investigations are underway, and we expect more developments soon.”
The Keonjhar Police has intensified vigilance and coordination with neighbouring state departments to track other members of the gang and prevent similar incidents in the future.
