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Angul police on Monday arrested nine member of a dacoity in connection with a case of armed robbery at a house that was mourning the death of a person.
As per reports, the police seized a country-made pistol, three machetes, an axe, and a knife from the possession of the gang. In addition to the weapons, Angul police also recovered a car, a motorcycle, 15 mobile phones, Rs 30,000 in cash, 10 gold earrings, a mangalsutra, and a silver bracelet.
“We have seized weapons, mobile phones, cash, a car, and several other incriminating items from the nine accused members and are further investigating the case,” stated Rahul Jain, SP of Angul Police.
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The arrests were made during an investigation into an armed dacoity case at Laxmipriyapur village in the Handapa area of Angul.
On November 25th, a man named Bijay Sahu lost his life after falling from a tractor near Bagdia Barsahi. Incidentally, on the same day, this accused group had allegedly entered the house of the deceased while his family members were attending to him at a hospital.
Upon their return, the gang then reportedly brandished lethal weapons carried out an armed robbery, and looted valuables, while holding the family at gunpoint.
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The breakthrough comes after a similar crackdown was reported from Angul in May. At that time, at least five members of a gang were arrested by police while they were planning an armed robbery at a weekly market.
