Brahmapur Police Bust Two Night-Time Burglary Cases; Three Arrested, Stolen Cash and Motorcycle Seized
Manoj Kanta Dash,Odishabarta
Editor-in-Chief
The swift interception and recovery of stolen property underline the importance of intensive night patrolling and prompt police response in preventing property-related crimes in the city.
Brahmapur, October 30, 2026:Brahmapur Police have cracked two night-time burglary cases involving commercial establishments at Ambagada and Padarabali under B. Sadar Police Station limits, arresting three alleged burglars and recovering stolen cash, a motorcycle allegedly used in the crimes and an iron rod used for breaking shutters.
The breakthrough came during intensive night patrolling conducted on the intervening night of October 29 and 30, following directions from Brahmapur Superintendent of Police Abhinav Sonkar.
Acting on police intelligence and keeping a close watch on suspicious movements, a night patrolling team of B. Sadar Police, led by ASI Suman Mallik, intercepted three suspects while they were allegedly fleeing after committing a theft at Padarabali.
During interrogation and subsequent investigation, police established their alleged involvement in both burglary incidents in which the shutters of two commercial establishments at Ambagada and Padarabali had been broken and cash and other articles stolen.
The arrested accused have been identified as Roshan Nayak (21), son of Purna Chandra Nayak of Shantinagar, Haridakhandi; Ganesh Kumar Sahu (19), son of Siba Sahu of Laxmi Vihar 4th Lane, Haridakhandi; and Rinku Sahu (19), son of Sankar Sahu of Jagabandhu Bandhahuda Sahi Apartment. All three belong to the Badabazar Police Station area of Brahmapur.
Police seized Rs. 6,700 in stolen cash, a black Hero Xtreme motorcycle bearing registration number OD 02DE-9654, allegedly used in the commission of the offences, and an iron rod suspected to have been used as a burglary tool.
The accused were arrested on October 30, 2026, at 2:15 PM and subsequently forwarded to the court.
In connection with the incidents, B. Sadar Police registered Case Nos. 649/2026 under Sections 331(4)/305(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and 650/2026. Further investigation is underway to establish the full extent of their involvement and ascertain whether they were connected with any other similar offences.
