In a significant crackdown, a joint team of the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) apprehended two notorious thieves at the bustling Varanasi Junction, also known as Cantt railway station. The duo was caught with stolen cash and valuables worth over Rs 5 lakhs, putting an end to their spree of targeting passengers on moving trains.
The Sting Operation at Varanasi Cantt
During a routine but vigilant checking drive at Varanasi Junction, the police team zeroed in on and arrested the two accused. They were identified as Vishal alias Vishwa Dom, a resident of Nadesar, and Pawan alias Kala from Rajghat. A search led to the recovery of cash worth Rs 1 lakh, jewellery valued at over Rs 4 lakhs, and two mobile phones from their possession.
GRP Inspector Rajoul Nagar, who led the operation, provided details of the arrest. He revealed that the modus operandi of the thieves was particularly daring and risky. They would specifically target passengers aboard moving trains, stealthily steal jewellery and other valuable items, and then jump off the moving train to make their escape. This method made tracking and identifying them extremely difficult for the authorities.
A History-Sheeter's Parole Jump
Further investigation into the backgrounds of the accused uncovered a more serious dimension to the crime. Inspector Nagar stated that Vishal alias Vishwa is a hardcore criminal with a history sheet. He was already serving a jail sentence for a previously committed crime but had been released on parole. Instead of complying with the conditions of his parole, he chose to abscond and return to his criminal activities, teaming up with his accomplice Pawan.
Legal Proceedings and Conclusion
Following their arrest, both accused were formally presented before the court. The legal process moved swiftly, and the court ordered them to be sent to jail. This successful joint operation by the GRP and RPF highlights the increased vigilance and coordination between railway security forces to protect passengers. It serves as a stern warning to criminals who consider railway premises an easy target for their illicit activities.
The arrest of these parole-jumping thieves not only brings them to justice but also potentially solves a series of thefts on trains in the region, offering relief to numerous affected passengers.
