Police in Darbhanga district of Bihar have successfully cracked a robbery case and arrested three accused within hours of the crime. The incident took place on the night of November 3, 2025, in Bastawara village under Simri police station area. A young man named Shyam Kumar and his two friends were returning home on a Hero Glamour motorcycle when criminals who were waiting near Ranjit Kumar's boring site stopped them. The attackers threatened them with knives and country-made pistols, and looted their motorcycle along with two mobile phones. Based on the written statement of the victim, a case was registered at Simri police station under case number 287/25 dated November 3, 2025, under Section 309 of BNS. A special police team was formed under the leadership of SDPO Sadar-2 Kamtaul Shobhendra Kumar Suman. The team acted on secret information and conducted raids within just six hours of the incident, managing to arrest two criminals initially. The police recovered the stolen Hero Glamour motorcycle and a Techno company Android mobile phone based on the identification by the arrested criminals. They also seized a Splendor motorcycle and two other Android mobile phones. On Wednesday, police arrested the third accused involved in this case, who was identified as Manish Kumar, aged 25 years, son of Ramdev Sah, resident of Shivdhara in Mabbi police station area. The arrested criminals confessed to committing the robbery using illegal weapons.
Details of the Robbery Incident
The robbery took place on the night of November 3, 2025, in Bastawara village. Shyam Kumar, a resident of the same village, was returning home with two friends on a Hero Glamour motorcycle. When they reached near Ranjit Kumar's boring site, criminals who had been lying in wait suddenly stopped them. The attackers showed knives and country-made pistols to frighten the victims. Under threat, the criminals snatched their motorcycle and two mobile phones. The victims immediately reported the matter to Simri police station. A formal complaint was filed and case number 287/25 was registered on November 3, 2025, under Section 309 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The police took swift action to investigate the matter and formed a special team to catch the culprits. The entire episode left the victims shaken but they cooperated fully with the police investigation to help identify the criminals.
Swift Police Action and Arrests
SDPO Sadar-2 Kamtaul Shobhendra Kumar Suman formed a special investigation team to solve the case quickly. Working on secret information, the team conducted raids and managed to arrest two accused within just six hours of the crime. This rapid action demonstrated the efficiency of the local police force. The raid team included Thana Prabhari Arvind Kumar, SI Shashi Shankar Kumar, Vashisth Kapar, Lal Krishna Yadav, Panna Lal Singh, Amarjit Kumar and Manoj Kumar. On Wednesday, police arrested the third person involved in the robbery. He was identified as Manish Kumar, a 25-year-old man, son of Ramdev Sah from Shivdhara area in Mabbi police station jurisdiction. SDPO Shobhendra Kumar Suman stated that the arrested criminals have confessed to committing the robbery using illegal weapons. Police are continuing raids to arrest other criminals who are still on the run.
Recovery of Stolen Items
Based on the identification provided by the arrested criminals, police successfully recovered the stolen property. The main item recovered was the Hero Glamour motorcycle that was snatched from Shyam Kumar and his friends during the robbery. Along with the motorcycle, police also found a Techno company Android mobile phone that belonged to one of the victims. During the investigation, police made additional recoveries that helped strengthen the case. They seized a Splendor motorcycle which was apparently used by the criminals during their activities. Two more Android mobile phones were also confiscated by the police. These additional items are being examined to check if they were stolen in other crimes. Thana Prabhari Arvind Kumar stated that police are conducting continuous raids to apprehend other accused who are still absconding. The recovered items have been documented as evidence and will be presented in court during the trial proceedings.
Investigation Continues for Other Suspects
While three accused have been arrested so far, police believe more people were involved in this robbery case. The investigation team is working to identify and locate other suspects who managed to escape. Continuous raids are being conducted in different areas to track down the remaining criminals. The arrested accused are being interrogated to gather more information about their accomplices and any other crimes they may have committed. Police are also investigating whether this group was involved in similar robbery incidents in other parts of the district. The weapons used during the robbery, including knives and country-made pistols, are being traced. SDPO Shobhendra Kumar Suman emphasized that the police are committed to ensuring that all criminals involved in this case are brought to justice. The quick resolution of this case within hours has brought relief to the local community and demonstrated the effectiveness of police work in the area. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
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