The Ratibad police have arrested two miscreants involved in a string of thefts and burglaries across Bhopal, recovering stolen valuables including an LED TV, gold and silver ornaments, cash, a mobile phone, a scooter, and burglary tools. The accused would survey residential areas, identify unattended homes, and execute swift, coordinated thefts.
The arrests were made following extensive surveillance and investigation involving the analysis of footage from over 800 CCTV cameras installed across Ratibad, Kishannagar, TT Nagar, Arera Hills, Jahangirabad, Bajaria, Ashoka Garden, Golvanpur, and Ayodhya Nagar.
The suspects — identified as Rohit Maravi and Anil Rawat, both residents of Ayodhya Nagar — were found to have a history of criminal activity including theft, burglary, selling illicit liquor, assault, stone pelting, and issuing threats. Two other accomplices, Vishal Chauhan and Chati, remain absconding.
The first complaint was filed on March 30, 2025, by a resident of Secunderabad, who reported a burglary on March 29. The crime occurred around 1:00 PM, while he was at work and his children were not at home. Upon returning at 10:30 PM, he found the lock broken and valuables including an LED TV, laptop, jewelry, and cash missing. A case was registered under Sections 331(4) and 305(A) of the BNS.
The second case was reported on April 10, 2025, by a resident of Bramhapuri Colony. The theft occurred on April 9 while his wife briefly left home at noon. She returned around 5:00 PM to find the door unlocked and cash and jewelry stolen. This incident was registered under Sections 331(3) and 305(A) of the BNS.
Three police teams were formed for the investigation, which combined technical surveillance and field intelligence to trace the suspects to Phase-05, Ayodhya Nagar. Both Rohit and Anil were arrested and confessed to the crimes during interrogation. They also disclosed the involvement of Vishal and Chati.
According to police, the gang operated with a coordinated strategy. One member would act as a lookout while another would break into the house and collect valuables.
