A major gang engaged in robbing train passengers was dismantled in Bhagalpur through a joint effort by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP). The operation resulted in the recovery of gold and silver jewelry valued at around Rs 1 crore from a rented house in Maheshpur under the Babarganj police station area. Two main suspects, Sanjay Yadav and Paltu Sahni, have been apprehended.
Railway SRP Vidyasagar disclosed that GRP Inspector Naseem Ahmed received information about suspicious activities around 4:45 am, prompting a coordinated operation with RPF Inspector A. K. Giri. Despite initial searches yielding no outcomes, the suspects came under suspicion during a check on the Jamalpur-Howrah Express. Following interrogation, crucial details provided by Sanjay Yadav led the police to the hidden jewelry stash in Maheshpur.
The recovered items included various jewelry pieces like gold bangles, chains, and silver ornaments, along with foreign currency from the United States, Malaysia, and Australia. Sanjay Yadav, hailing from Bariarpur in Munger district, is believed to have connections with an international criminal network, while Paltu Sahani is from Parbatta Raghupur. The gang, comprising about 15 members, is currently being pursued for further arrests.
Authorities have highlighted the gang’s modus operandi involving pickpocketing and theft on trains, where they used razor blades to discreetly cut bags. The ongoing crackdown aims to enhance passenger safety on railways by deterring such criminal activities. Passengers are advised to stay alert, as heightened surveillance by GRP and RPF teams is in place across trains and railway stations.
