Over 400 mobile phones worth Rs 80L looted from shop just 200 meters away from Police Station in Odisha

In a shocking incident that has raised serious questions about local security, unidentified miscreants looted over 400 mobile phones worth more than Rs 80 lakh from a mobile phone shop in Bhadrak district. The burglary took place at the Maa Tarini Mobile Point, located in Bhandaripokhari market, just about 200 meters from the local police station.

According to reports, the criminals broke into the shop by digging a hole in the rear wall. Once inside, they carefully carried out the theft during the night, dismantling and looting the entire store inventory without alerting anyone. The stolen items include a large number of premium smartphones and accessories.

Data Cables Discarded

Post-theft, the looters discarded data cables and empty mobile boxes behind the shop before fleeing the scene, indicating a planned and swift execution. Notably, the miscreants also took away a hard disk from the CCTV system, possibly to erase evidence and avoid identification.

The scale and proximity of the crime to the police station have left locals stunned and concerned about rising criminal activities in the area.
Upon receiving information about the incident early on Saturday, the police launched an investigation. 

A dog squad was deployed, and forensic teams examined the crime scene. During the initial investigation, one suspect has been detained for questioning, as per police sources.

“We are thoroughly investigating the case. A team is reviewing the surrounding CCTV footage, and we are hopeful of making a breakthrough soon,” a senior police officer stated.