UP News:
Lucknow Police nabbed a gang hailing from Chattisgarh that reconnoitered shops under the guise of day labor, only to commit theft at night. Five members, masquerading as laborers, surveilled businesses before striking stealthily after dark.
Police revealed that this group worked as laborers and craftspeople, choosing nighttime for their illicit activities, predominantly targeting shops. The gang included three brothers and two relatives. Found in their possession were a .315 bore pistol, live cartridges, and tools for breaking into shop shutters.
Source: aajtak
What did the DCP say about the incident?
DCP South Tej Swaroop Singh explained that the police took this as a challenge, combining efforts of surveillance and the station's team. They arrested five individuals including three siblings and two relatives, with the youngest being a juvenile. They all hailed from Chattisgarh, working as laborers in the city. Police also recovered stolen cash and identified two with criminal records. A case has been lodged at the Madhyav station and they have previously been jailed.
The DCP stated that most of the stolen goods have been recovered. The accused would reconnoiter before committing the crime and, instead of fleeing the city, they stayed, continuing their cycle of scouting and stealing. Investigations on how they acquired the weapon are ongoing, and all are being sent to jail.
