Two Arrested in Attempted Dacoity Bid Near Beledanga Railgate

On the early hours of April 27, 2024, a raid conducted by SI Narayan Ch. Das of Kotwali PS led to the apprehension of two individuals suspected of planning a dacoity. The arrested persons, identified as Sudipto Sarkar alias Sudip (34 yrs) of Bhimpur Jhorpara, PS Bhimpur, and Sujoy Mondal (27 yrs) of Baruihuda, PS Kotwali, were found with incriminating evidence including an iron rod and a “Hansua.” The operation, prompted by actionable intelligence, took place at Gohat near Beledanga Railgate, under PS Kotwali.According to the complaint lodged by SI Narayan Ch. Das, the raid was initiated based on a tip-off, leading to the arrests and the seizure of the aforementioned items. It is reported that the apprehended individuals were gathered with accomplices at the location, allegedly preparing to execute a dacoity in the adjacent area.Despite the capture of Sarkar and Mondal, a further 9-10 suspects managed to evade the police during the operation. Interrogation of the arrested individuals yielded confessions regarding their involvement in the planned criminal activity.