Barmer: The Sadar police station in Barmer district, under Operation Khulasa, has taken major action and uncovered the theft of gold and silver jewelry and cash worth lakhs of rupees. Police have arrested one accused and are interrogating him regarding other crimes. The theft occurred three days ago.
Empty house targeted as family went out
According to police, Soni Devi, a resident of Uparla, currently Shivkar Road Bypass, Barmer, filed a report at the Sadar police station on February 17th. She stated that she had gone to her parents’ home in Mithuda (Siwan) with her family on February 15th. Upon returning on February 17th, she found the locks of the house broken and the cupboard and briefcase open.
The thieves stole a 7-tona gold timaniya, two necklaces weighing approximately 2.5 tolas each, two gold flowers weighing half a tola each, a chandelier weighing approximately 2 tolas, 35 tola silver jewelry (including anklets and bangles), and ₹17,000 in cash.
Police reached the accused within two days
On the instructions of SP Narendra Singh Meena, a team was formed under the leadership of Station Officer IPS Manju Chauhan (probationer) under the supervision of ASP Nitesh Arya and DSP Ramesh Kumar Sharma.
The police team, including ASI Gordhan Ram, collected evidence from the scene and, based on technical analysis, solved the case within two days, detaining Devaram, son of Anada Ram, resident of Khichado Ki Dhani (Sadar police station area). During interrogation, the accused confessed to the theft, following which he was arrested.
Five cases already registered against the accused
Five criminal cases are already registered against the arrested accused. These include three cases at the Kotwali police station, one case under the Arms Act at the Sadar police station in Barmer, and one case at the RICO police station.
Head Constable Thakarsi, Constable Shankar Singh, Suresh Kumar, Hanumanram, Ashok Kumar, Bharat Kumar, and Mukesh Kumar were involved in the operation.