Udaipur: In a major breakthrough, the Mavli Circle Special Police Team (Dabok & Mavli Police Stations) successfully busted an inter-district loot gang, arresting two hardened criminals responsible for a spree of violent loot and burglary incidents. The accused had been preying on elderly individuals, snatching their gold ornaments, and inflicting injuries during the crimes.
During the arrest, one of the accused attempted to flee into the hills and sustained a leg injury, following which the police ensured medical treatment. Additionally, a gold buyer involved in the illegal trade of looted ornaments was also apprehended.
Criminal Modus Operandi – Targeting Elderly Victims for Gold Loot
📌 Brutal Attacks on Senior Citizens:
- The criminals targeted elderly women, forcefully snatching their gold nose rings, earrings, and necklaces, leaving them injured and traumatized.
- Threatened victims with knives and inflicted physical harm to ensure compliance.
- Carefully selected routes with minimal public movement, ensuring a swift getaway.
📌 Tactical Execution of Crimes:
- Worked in teams on motorcycles, conducting surveillance in labor-intensive areas before finalizing targets.
- Engaged in temporary jobs like daily wage labor and vending to study potential locations for attacks.
- Used force and intimidation to coerce victims into removing their jewelry, often resorting to physical assault before fleeing.
Timeline of Key Loot Incidents
1️⃣ Victim: Mohini Bai, Resident of Junawas, Dabok
- Date: 06 February 2025
- Incident: Two bike-borne criminals pretended to ask for directions before snatching her gold earrings, causing serious injuries to both ears.
- Estimated Loss: Significant amount of gold jewelry stolen.
2️⃣ Victim: Laxmi Bai Dangi, Resident of Salera Kala, Dabok
- Date: 12 February 2025
- Incident: While returning from her field, three armed men on a motorcycle stopped her, threatened her with a knife, and forcibly cut her gold earrings and necklace before escaping.
3️⃣ Victim: Radhi Bai, Resident of Nandwel Village
- Incident: Similarly threatened, overpowered, and robbed of her gold nose ring.
📌 Further Investigation Unveils 17 More Loot & Burglary Cases Across Udaipur, Rajsamand & Salumber
Arrested Criminals & Their Notorious Past
🚔 Arrested Accused:
1️⃣ Prakash Meena (28 years) – Resident of Dowdisa, Salumber
2️⃣ Lakhma alias Lakshman Meena (25 years) – Resident of Bedawal Fala Kawadia, Salumber
📌 Extensive Criminal Record:
- Prakash Meena has five previous cases registered in Udaipur, Salumber, and Rajsamand, including:
✔️ Loot & Burglary
✔️ Kidnapping
✔️ Illegal Arms Possession (Arms Act Violations)
✔️ Excise Act Violations
🔍 Police have initiated a deeper probe into their network, including potential links to other criminal gangs.
Police Crackdown Led by a High-Powered Team
🚨 Under the direction of District Superintendent of Police, Udaipur, Yogesh Goyal, the special investigation and arrest operation was supervised by Additional SP Kherwara, Anjana Sukhwal, and Assistant SP Mavli, Manish Kumar.
🔹 Special Investigation Team:
- Manish Kumar – Assistant Superintendent of Police, Mavli
- Hukam Singh – Station Officer, Dabok Police Station
- Ashok Kumar – Station Officer, Mavli Police Station
- Laxman Lal – Sub-Inspector, Dabok Police Station
- Sunita – Sub-Inspector, Dabok Police Station
- Sheesh Ram – Sub-Inspector, Mavli Circle Office
- Jagdev Bhati – Head Constable, Dabok Police Station (Special Role)
- Hari Om – Constable, Dabok Police Station (Special Role)
- Dinesh – Constable, Dabok Police Station
- Hanumanaram – Constable, Dabok Police Station
- Bhiyaram – Constable, Dabok Police Station
- Lokesh Rayakwal – Cyber Cell, Udaipur (Key Digital & Technical Analysis)
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