Authorities seize cash, weapons after Sultanpur raid on armed thieves

Police in Sultanpur district launched a decisive raid after receiving a lead about a gang planning a robbery. The operation, carried out around 0300 hours, saw officers stop a jeep that was allegedly being used by the criminals.

When the police tried to board the vehicle, the occupants opened fire, prompting a retaliatory response from law enforcement. The clash left three gang members injured. Four suspects – Aniket Chauhan, Akash, Mithilesh Chauhan and Ajay Kumar – were arrested.

A thorough search of the suspects’ belongings yielded three country-made pistols, 22 live cartridges, cash amounting to approximately INR 1.1 million and a modest collection of jewellery. Criminal history checks revealed that Aniket Chauhan is wanted in 52 cases and carries a bounty of INR 50,000, while his accomplices have 46, 26 and 22 cases pending.

The police department has filed formal charges and will continue to prosecute the individuals for robbery, assault and possession of illegal firearms.