Five Suspects Arrested in Train Theft Case in Darbhanga, Stolen Property Worth Rs 2.25 Lakh Recovered
Railway Police in Darbhanga have arrested five suspects on charges of stealing passengers’ belongings aboard trains. The suspects were apprehended from the Howrah-Raxaul Express. According to police, they allegedly targeted passengers travelling on the train and stole their personal belongings. Property valued at approximately Rs 2.25 lakh was recovered from their possession during the operation.
Following the arrests, Railway Police are questioning all five suspects to establish how long they have been involved in such incidents and identify other individuals who may be part of the alleged gang.
According to information available, Railway Police had increased vigilance following complaints of passengers’ belongings being stolen aboard the Howrah-Raxaul Express. During inspection and surveillance operations on the train, officers apprehended five suspects.
A search reportedly led to the recovery of belongings suspected to have been stolen from passengers. The total value of the recovered property has been estimated at approximately Rs 2.25 lakh. Police are now working to identify the rightful owners of the recovered items and establish their connection with reported theft incidents.
Following the arrests, Railway Police are investigating the relationships among the five suspects and examining the possibility of a wider criminal network. Investigators are questioning them to determine which passengers owned the recovered belongings and where the stolen property was disposed of after the alleged thefts.
Police are also investigating whether members of the alleged gang were active on other trains.
Theft of passengers’ belongings during train journeys remains a railway security concern. Railway Police are currently preparing a detailed inventory of the recovered property and attempting to identify the passengers concerned.
However, the allegations against the arrested individuals will be established only through the investigation and legal proceedings. Further action in the case is underway.
