odisha news: Bhubaneswar, (Reporterspen), Jan 25: In a significant breakthrough, Nabarangpur police have arrested two individuals in connection with a robbery that occurred on the evening of January 13. The suspects allegedly stole Rs 14 lakh in cash and gold from businessman Saroj Kumar Mohanty in Nabarangpur town.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Chinmay Kumar Sahoo (37), a resident of Baisinga village in Dhenkanal district, and Sriman Kumar Ghadei (39), a resident of Keuta Sahi in Nabarangpur town.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Mihir Kumar Panda explained that the police quickly formed a special investigation team (SIT) after the incident. The SIT, led by Additional SP Aditya Sen, with the help of SDPO Nabarangpur, IIC Nabarangpur, and a special squad, worked relentlessly to identify and arrest the suspects.
“The lack of previous criminal records for the accused posed challenges, but our team’s persistence paid off,” said ACP Panda. “Through thorough investigation and coordination, we tracked down the suspects.”
The investigation revealed that one of the suspects, Sriman Kumar Ghadei, had visited the victim’s house multiple times, posing as a neighbor. After executing the planned robbery, the suspects divided the stolen amount, with each taking Rs 7 lakh.
The police have recovered Rs 11.23 lakh, along with three mobile phones and gold items. The mobile phones were used during the crime, and a knife used in the robbery has also been seized.
