Tuesday 17 September 2013

Crime and khaki: Gang of women busted

BHOPAL: Infamous for their criminal past, an all-woman gang of burglars from Pardhi community was busted by police on Sunday. Interestingly, their mastermind being a constable, who was terminated from his service.

The women, eight in number, along with five men were arrested by officials of MP Nagar police station in connection with a theft that took place at Biyani Pump and Pipe in MP Nagar on August 5. The police have recovered goods worth Rs 3 lakh stolen from the shop.

Functioning in an organized manner, the kingpin, Dhirendra, along with his son, Manoj and "manager" Quayyum would set a target for these women and provide them with two auto-rickshaws to commit crimes. The modus operandi was break-ins without damaging shutter's locks. The gang would then hide the stolen goods at Quayyum's warehouse in Karond Bypass area.

The police busted the gang after scrutinizing CCTV footage procured from the shop. The footage showed the women entering the shop without breaking shutter's lock.

The gang admitted to committing burglaries at Hanumanganj, Chhola Mandir and Manalwara in old city. Police also suspect their involvement in similar cases of robberies.

The women have been identified as Rocket, Sheela, Urmila, Tameena, Mewa, Sharmila, Pinky and Smita, all residents of Nishatpura. The auto-rickshaw drivers have been identified as Rahul Jaat and Rahul Rao.

Dhirendra was terminated three years ago after which he formed the gang of Pardhi women burglars.

Original NEWS Source:- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Crime-and-khaki-Gang-of-women-busted/articleshow/22619746.cms?intenttarget=no

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