Puri: Stepping up the crackdown against criminals as part of Operation Chakra, Puri Police busted two gangs of dacoits and arrested ten people.
A coordinated operation was launched by teams from Talabania and Town Police Stations leading to the arrest of ten accused criminals linked to the two gangs.
During the raids, police seized a significant cache of weapons and incriminating materials, including: 3 country-made pistols; 4 live bullets; 3 knives; iron rods; cash and other items
Puri Superintendent of Police Prateek Singh told reporters that the arrested persons were actively involved in planning a series of crimes, including robberies, extortion, and issuing threats. All arrested persons are being forwarded to court, he added.
Police officials said that more operations are underway to identify and apprehend other associates connected to the two gangs.
