A brazen series of thefts was reported in Ranpur block of Nayagarh district on Wednesday night, with two incidents occurring in close proximity. The incidents have sent shockwaves in the area, and the local police are investigating.
- Petrol Pump Theft: Thieves broke into the Indian Oil petrol pump office near Hatasahi and stole approximately ₹90,000 in cash. They also made off with the hard disk and SIM of the petrol pump's security system.
- Hotel Theft: At Prashant Hotel, the thief stole ₹50,000 in cash and four mobile phones. The incident was captured on CCTV, showing the thief with a knife and his face covered with a cloth.
- Police Complaint: A complaint has been filed at Ranpur police station, and the police have reached the spot to investigate.
- CCTV Footage: The CCTV footage is being analyzed to identify the thief, but the police face a challenge due to the thief's covered face.