RPF solved a major theft case within record time

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Entire property recovered, Total 17 accused arrested, master mind and main accused of the theft chairman of a recognise union of kurla branch is absconding

A major theft of Railway TRD (Traction Distribution) materials solved within record time in a perfect blend of intelligence gathering and field operation.

Crime no. 03/2020 u/s 3RP(UP) Act Dated 17/08/2020 at RPF Post, Kurla, Mumbai Division, Central Railway.

Recovery –

186 pieces of OHE Mast (Pole) were recovered from the site located between Central Railway Samaj Kalyan Kendra and Gamen bridge, near Diesel Shed Kurla.

And 102 pieces from truck (Total -288 pieces of 29 OHE mast) 34 MT.

Entire property recovered.

Value of recoverd

Rs 25.6 lakhs – Other Property Seized

One truck,15 oxygen cylinders, 5 commrecial gas cylenders, 9 gas cutters and one scooty.

Arrest: Total 17 accused were arrested (15 from spot and 2 accused arrested latter with truck laden with stolen railway property).

Modus Operandi

The OHE materials for Byculla-Kurla line work was kept at this isolated place.

Railway employee Amir Khan (yet to be) MCM/C&W under SrCDO/C&W/LTT (Chairperson, Central Railway Mazdoor Sangh, Kurla Branch) hatched a plan to sell the railway property through co-accused Khurshid Alam, Jung Bahadur Sawant @Babu @Guddu and others.

On Sunday 16/08/2020 they hired seven labourers for gas cutting and hired 15 oxygen cylinders, 5 commercial gas cylinders and 9 gas cutters.

As the place was enclosed with wall from sides and the gate area was also covered with tarpaulin, the cutting was carried on from the about 10:00 hrs later seven labour was arranged for loading.

The truck was parked at Central Railway Social Welfare Centre, Kurla functioning under the main accused Amir Khan in disguise it as a railway work in progress.

Detection

On information from IPF/CIB/Panvel, Central Railway about some criminal activity being carried on at Kurla yard the IPF/Kurla, Mumbai Division with staff apprehended the criminals and recovered the stolen railway property.

Total 15 accused were arrested from site.

Later truck number MH03-CP-6865 loaded with stolen material was also recovered.

IPF/Dadar is the Investigation Officer of the case.

Above case is of Construction organisation of central Railway.

All divisions to sensitise all officers and staff of TRD to keep proper accountal of materials and ensure it’s safety to avoid such theft cases and pilferage of materials.