Ornaments worth Rs 50 lakh and cash recovered
Gold ornaments recovered by RPF.
MARGAO
The Konkan Railway Protection Force (RPF) has successfully apprehended four individuals involved in a jewellery theft case and recovered stolen gold ornaments valued at approximately Rs 50 lakh, along with Rs 34,500 in cash.
The timely coordination and alert action by the RPF led to the swift detection of the case.
On November 14, Konkan Railway received a tip-off regarding suspects involved in a major jewellery theft who were believed to be travelling towards Margao.
Accordingly, Arul Jyoti, IG-cum-PCSC / Southern Railway, alerted Abhishek Kumar, IG-cum-PCSC/Konkan Railway and ASC/C&I/HQ Jubir Khan Pathan, presently at Margao, that 4-5 suspects had boarded Train No.12620 Matsyagandha Express from Surathkal. Photographs and CCTV footage of the suspects were also shared.
A special team was immediately constituted and strategically deployed across the front and rear general coaches, some in TTE uniform, others disguised as hawkers and some travelling as regular passengers.
Upon the arrival of Train No. 12620 at Madgaon Railway Station (PF No. 1), the team successfully intercepted all four suspected individuals. During subsequent questioning at RPF Post Madgaon, the following items were recovered: gold ornaments valued at approximately Rs 50 lakh, besides cash amounting to Rs 34,500/-
Two pocket cutters, four mobile phones were recovered from the accused.
All four arrested persons, along with the recovered stolen property, were handed over to RPF/MAQ, Southern Railway for further investigation.
KR officials said the successful operation reflects Konkan Railway’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding passengers and ensuring a secure railway environment. Their vigilance and dedication continue to reinforce public confidence in the system.
