Muzaffarnagar: Police have arrested five young men accused of breaking into locked houses in Jarauda village under the Mansurpur police station area and recovered stolen cash, gold and silver jewellery. The arrests have helped solve two house burglary cases, police said.
What Led to the Arrests?
Addressing a press conference, Khatauli Circle Officer (CO) Rupali Roy Chowdhury said the first theft took place at the house of Radhey Shyam on October 15, while another incident was reported from the locked house of Sanish on November 9. Separate cases were registered at Mansurpur police station, following which three police teams were formed to investigate the incidents.
According to the CO, the arrests were made during a checking operation on the intervening night of November 12 and 13. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted the five suspects near Suleman’s tubewell on the road connecting Jarauda and Beri.
Stolen Cash and Jewellery Recovered
The arrested men have been identified as Zeeshan, Vishu alias Pali, Chand, Ravi and Gaurav. All five are residents of Jarauda village and are reportedly between 19 and 22 years old.
Police said they recovered Rs 66,300 in cash along with several gold and silver ornaments from the accused. The recovered items include six pairs of anklets, two mangalsutras, three chains, rings, earrings, studs, toe rings, bangles, bracelets and other jewellery.
Illegal Firearms Also Seized
In addition to the stolen property, police seized two illegal .315-bore country-made pistols and four live cartridges from the accused.
Police further stated that Zeeshan and Vishu alias Pali had previously been booked in cases under the Arms Act. Further legal proceedings are underway.
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