Raipur: In a major breakthrough, Raipur police have successfully recovered gold worth over ₹45 lakh and silver worth more than ₹5 lakh, following the arrest of members of a notorious gang involved in more than two dozen thefts. The gang, known for their expertise in breaking into houses, was led by the infamous burglar Srijan Sharma, and includes 11 accused individuals.

Earlier, police had seized 316 grams of gold and 2.9 kilograms of silver in connection with the case. After further interrogation of the accused on police remand, an additional 243 grams of gold and 2.5 kilograms of silver were recovered, bringing the total haul to 559 grams of gold and 5.423 kilograms of silver.

The special team investigating the case was formed under the leadership of Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural), Kirti Rathore, following instructions from the Inspector General of Police, Raipur Range, Amresh Mishra, and Senior Superintendent of Police, Raipur, Dr. Santosh Singh.

The team was tasked with the investigation after the gravity of the case was realized, and all accused were placed on police remand for further questioning. The recovered items include 243 grams of gold and 2.5 kilograms of silver jewelry, along with five mobile phones and two two-wheeler vehicles used in the commission of the crimes. Previously, police had seized 316 grams of gold, 2.9 kilograms of silver, five mobile phones, and two motorcycles.

The accused had targeted unoccupied houses in residential colonies across rural Raipur, including areas under the jurisdiction of the Mujgahan, Vasundhara, Tilda, and Mandir Hasoud police stations. Among the arrested individuals, jewelry traders Jai Soni and Rajesh Soni, as well as artisan Bhushan Devangan, are believed to have played significant roles in the disposal of the stolen goods.

This success marks a significant achievement for the Raipur police in curbing organized burglary and theft activities in the region. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to trace the full extent of the gang’s operations.