Police Bust Gang Targeting Women Across Multiple States, Three Arrested in Lucknow
Con gang targeting women across states busted; three arrested in Lucknow
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Police in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, have arrested three individuals linked to a gang that duped women of their jewelry across several states, including Gujarat. The arrests followed an extensive investigation involving 150 CCTV cameras after a cheating incident on April 4.
- 01Three gang members arrested in Lucknow after targeting women across states.
- 02The gang operated by gaining the trust of victims before stealing valuables.
- 03CCTV footage played a crucial role in tracing the suspects over a 15-km area.
- 04The accused have a history of drug addiction and criminal activity.
- 05Further investigations may reveal more victims as police collaborate with other states.
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Police in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, have successfully arrested three individuals—Shankar Rathore, Sunil Rathore, and Pradeep Rai—who are believed to be part of a gang that targeted women across multiple states, including Gujarat. The arrests occurred after police traced the suspects through a 15-km CCTV trail, following a cheating incident reported on April 4. The gang allegedly gained the trust of unsuspecting women before stealing their jewelry. In the latest incident, they tricked a woman into giving them her earrings and mangalsutra. Authorities recovered a gold-plated locket, a pair of earrings, and ₹490 (approximately $6 USD) from the suspects. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Kamlesh Dixit, the gang frequently changed locations to avoid detection and has a history of drug addiction, which motivated their criminal activities. Further investigations are ongoing, with police units in other districts, including Gujarat, expressing interest in the case as more victims may emerge.
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This bust may increase safety for women in the region and deter similar criminal activities.
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