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Police Arrest Two in Gorakhpur for Involvement in Theft and Fraud Cases

Gorakhpur, 09 August 2024: In a significant crackdown on theft and fraud, the Gorakhpur Police have arrested two individuals involved in multiple cases of cheating and theft in the region. The arrests were made under the guidance of Senior Superintendent of Police, Gorakhpur, as part of an ongoing campaign to curb such criminal activities.

Key Details of the Arrest

Incident Summary

On 16 July 2024, the complainant was boarding an auto-rickshaw at the Gurriha Chauraha. During the journey, three passengers in the auto-rickshaw pretended to divide a bundle of money among themselves and persuaded the complainant to hold the bundle. When the auto stopped at an isolated location, they forcefully took the complainant's valuables and fled. Upon inspection, the bundle of money given to the complainant was found to be fake, consisting of only paper.

On 07 July 2024, the complainant was in the Tihit Bazar when unknown individuals stole a purse containing a pair of gold earrings and Rs 2,000.

On 04 August 2024, at Tihit Nahi Police, the complainant reported that a pair of gold earrings was snatched by the accused.

Based on the complaints, FIRs were registered at the local police station under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Arrested Individuals and Criminal History

Arjun Dom, son of Gannul Dom, resident of Collectorate Village, Padri Bazar, Shahpur, Gorakhpur:

• FIR No. 631/2024, Sections 303(2), 319(2), 318(4), 317(2)(4) B.N.S.
• FIR No. 667/2024, Sections 309(4), 317(2) B.N.S.
• FIR No. 729/2024, Section 304 B.N.S.
• Previous Cases:
  • FIR No. 01266/2017, Section 8/21 NDPS Act, Cantt Police Station, Gorakhpur
  • FIR No. 0169/2021, Sections 379, 411 IPC, Kotwali Police Station, Gorakhpur
  • FIR No. 0230/2023, Sections 279, 337, 338 IPC, Cantt Police Station, Gorakhpur

Salim Khan, son of Moteen Khan, resident of Khunipur, Kotwali, Gorakhpur:

• FIR No. 729/2024, Section 304 IPC, Gurriha Police Station, Gorakhpur

Seized Items

• Two pairs of gold earrings
• Rs 1,020 in cash

Police Operation Team

The successful arrests were made by a team led by: