The Commissionerate Police have arrested at least 17 persons, including nine inter-State gang dacoits, who are allegedly involved in several looting incidents in the Twin City of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The dacoits were involved in the July 18 felony in the house of cinema hall owner Yashwant Debata here and three other cases at Khandagiri and Dhauli of Bhubaneswar.
Speaking to reporters here on Friday, Twin City Commissioner of Police RP Sharma said eight of the arrested dacoits belong to Uttar Pradesh while the other is from Madhya Pradesh. Besides, the police have arrested four receivers of stolen properties and four local auto drivers in this connection.
Police have seized from them at least 360 grams of gold and silver ornaments weighing four kg. Besides, police have also recovered cash of Rs 1.78 lakh and two vehicles from their possession.
At least seven intruders had entered into the house of Debata near Madhupatna Square on the night of July 18 and decamped with gold, silver ornaments and cash of over Rs 4 lakh.