Port Blair, May 9: Upon receipt of a complaint from Shri. Prasanta Ray S/o. Ajit Ray (34) yrs R/o. Jodakilan, Bimblitan regarding theft of jewellery i.e. 02 Gold Necklace, 01 Long chain, 03 small chain, 03 finger Ring, 02 pair of Earring, 02 Nos. Bangles and 01 Ear Mati worth Rs. 10 Lakh approx, an FIR vide No. 86/24 dated 08/05/2024 U/s. 457/380 IPC was registered at PS Pahargaon and investigation entrusted to SI Viswanand.

Acting swiftly on the complaint, a team comprising SI Viswanand, PC/3015 D Shiv Kumar and PC/ 2687 Sandeep Lakra was constituted by Anushtha Kalia IPS(P), SHO PS Pahargaon for search and arrest of the unknown accused person. The team along with the tenant of the complainant conducted search of the accused and the accused Keshab Mistry S/o. Shri. Kunju Mistry (40) yrs , Pvt worker R/o. Brumvally Basti Kadamtala now at Jodakilan was nabbed from Jodakilan and the entire stolen property was recovered from his possession.

Further, investigation revealed the accused to be habitual thief being involved in FIR No. 161/16 dtd 29/06/16 U/s 457/380 IPC, FIR No. 320/20 dtd 15/11/20 U/s 457/380 IPC of PS Pahargaon, FIR No. 77/07 dtd 14/11/07 U/s 454/380/34 IPC, FIR No. 90/07 dtd 19/12/07 U/s 160 IPC, FIR No. 88/08 dtd 17/11/08 U/s 457/380 IPC, FIR No. 90/10 dtd 08/02/10 U/s 457/380 IPC, FIR No. 28/11 dtd 08/07/11 U/s 453/380 IPC, FIR No. 31/13 dtd 05/10/13 U/s 109/34 IPC, FIR No. 24/16 dtd 13/06/16 U/s 307 IPC of PS Kadamtala & FIR No. 88/19 dtd 25/05/19 U/s 32 Reg III of 1876 of PS Rangat.

This entire operation took place under the vigilant supervision of Vikas, IPS, SDPO(S/A) and overall supervision and guidance of Ms. Niharika Bhatt, IPS, Superintendent of Police, S/Andaman District.

The general public is urged to remain cautioned and help Police by promptly reporting any instances of crime or illegal activities to police at 100, 112 & 03192-250525.