Udaipur Police Arrest Man for Stealing Over a Dozen Gas Cylinders and Five Scooters
Udaipur's Bhopalpura police have arrested a man accused of stealing over a dozen gas cylinders and five scooters, with the accused confessing to thefts across the city.
Udaipur, October 24 (Udaipur Kiran) : The Bhopalpura police in Udaipur have arrested a man accused of stealing gas cylinders and two-wheelers from various parts of the city. The accused, Gajendra, son of Gopal Lal and a resident of Anjana Niwas, Karmachari Colony, Tehsil Road, Nathdwara, has admitted to stealing and selling more than a dozen gas cylinders.
Station Officer Ratansingh Chauhan stated that on 23 October, police received information about a suspicious person who had been following a gas cylinder supplier for some time. Acting on this tip, a police team led by Chauhan quickly apprehended the suspect with an unnumbered scooter.
During questioning, Gajendra confessed to stealing gas cylinders from different areas of Udaipur. He revealed that he would first steal scooters from outside hospitals, schools, and malls. After that, he would conduct reconnaissance of vehicles supplying gas cylinders.
Gajendra explained his method: when the supplier entered a house for delivery, he would leave his stolen scooter at the spot and escape with the supplier’s scooter or motorcycle, which was loaded with gas cylinders. He then sold these stolen cylinders for Rs 2,000 to 3,000 each.
The accused admitted to stealing five scooters in this manner. He also confessed to several specific thefts:
- From Lakhara Chowk, he stole one bike and five filled gas cylinders
- From Aishar Factory, he stole one scooter and four filled gas cylinders
- From Khanjipir area, he stole one scooter and four filled gas cylinders
Gajendra further admitted to stealing dozens of other gas cylinders from various locations across the city. The police have taken him into custody for further investigation.
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