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Crime
Mandla Police Nab Five Members of Thief Gang After 21-Lakh Rupee Heist
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 06:36 PM
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Five suspects linked to a gang that stole over ₹21 lakh in goods were arrested by Mandla police, who recovered jewellery and two bikes during operations in Mandla, Jabalpur and Dindori.
Mandla police announced the arrest of five individuals believed to be part of a criminal gang that carried out more than twenty thefts across Mandla, Jabalpur and Dindori. The operations, carried out over several days, uncovered a total loss of over ₹21 lakh in stolen goods.
During the raids, officers recovered valuable jewellery and two motorbikes that had been seized from the gang’s hideouts. The recovered items are now being processed for return to their rightful owners.
Police officials said the arrests were the result of a coordinated investigation that traced the gang’s movements through the three districts. The five suspects are currently in custody and are expected to face charges under the Indian Penal Code for theft and possession of stolen property.
During the raids, officers recovered valuable jewellery and two motorbikes that had been seized from the gang’s hideouts. The recovered items are now being processed for return to their rightful owners.
Police officials said the arrests were the result of a coordinated investigation that traced the gang’s movements through the three districts. The five suspects are currently in custody and are expected to face charges under the Indian Penal Code for theft and possession of stolen property.