Kamptee Gang Planning Dacoity Busted; 4 Arrested
In an operation by Old Kamptee Police, four out of six gang members plotting a dacoity in the early hours of Wednesday were apprehended. Two members managed to evade capture. The police seized items including a sharp-edged knife, an iron rod, a screwdriver, a torch, packets of chilli powder, and a motorcycle (MH-40/CP4853) from the arrested individuals.
The arrested suspects are identified as Rohit alias Motu Musafir Yadav (23), Shantanu Bhojraj Purey (22), Arif alias Sohail Khan Vakil Khan (29), and Arun Neelkanth Gedam (52), all residents of Kanhan. The two who escaped are Ishant Shailesh Masurkar (30) and Shaikh Wasim alias Anshu Shaikh Mohammad Waheed (28), both residents of Kamptee.
During patrolling, the police team apprehended the four accused near Waregaon T-point, while Ishant Masurkar and Shaikh Wasimran managed to flee in the darkness.
The accused individuals face charges under Sections 399, and 402 of the Indian Penal Code, along with Sections 4/25 of the Arms Act and 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act. Investigations are underway.
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