SaralnamaFive criminals were arrested by Hazaribag police, just before Dhanteras. The gang was planning a major robbery targeting jewelry buyers. Police caught them in the jungle near Kanhari Hill based on a tip-off. During the raid, police seized a pistol, a country-made gun, six live cartridges, 48 grams of gold, 98 grams of silver chain, eight mobile phones, two motorcycles, and a four-wheeler. The arrested criminals are Dhaniram Soren, Balram Manda, Taiyab Ansari, Kishor Kumar Bihari, and Vikas. Police are investigating their involvement in recent snatchings and robberies in the district. Security has been tightened in urban and rural areas for safe Dhanteras and Diwali shopping. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 04:24 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Five criminals were arrested by Hazaribag police on 25 Oct 2023, just before Dhanteras
- The gang was planning a major robbery targeting jewelry buyers
- Police caught them in the jungle near Kanhari Hill based on a tip-off