Bonai police have successfully apprehended three notorious criminals following separate encounters, effectively dismantling a gang that had been terrorizing the Bonai area. The action was taken after the Bonai SDPO received information that the gang was planning a robbery.
The criminals, who were traveling on bikes, were encountered near Kucheita (Chandiposh PS) and Lampasi (Lahunipada PS). All three were injured and have been admitted to the Rourkela Government Hospital.Police seized three pistols, a car, and two bikes from the scenes.
The gang was responsible for a recent robbery of $3 lakh$ from a transport office in the Koida area on the night of the 20th, besides numerous crimes in Banko, Barsuan, and Langalkata. Additionally, five other members of the robbery gang have been arrested by the police.