Koraput: 5 Arrested for Looting Gutkha-Laden Pickup Van

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Laxmipur: In a major breakthrough, Kakirigumma Police in Odisha’s Koraput district arrested five persons in connection with the robbery of a pickup van transporting gutkha and other tobacco products from Berhampur to Jeypore.

The five accused were produced before a court following their arrest. Police also seized a large quantity of tobacco products, vehicles, mobile phones and other materials in connection with the case.

According to reports, the incident occurred when a pickup van carrying gutkha was on its way to Jeypore from Berhampur. A group of miscreants riding three motorcycles intercepted the vehicle and threatened the driver.

The accused allegedly forced the driver to take the vehicle to an isolated location, where they robbed him of two mobile phones, Rs 7,500 in cash and a GPS device.

Following the robbery, the miscreants reportedly drove the gutkha-laden pickup van towards Bejaput near Damanjodi.

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There, they allegedly unloaded the tobacco products and transferred them to another pickup vehicle.

The stolen consignment was subsequently taken to Jeypore, where the accused allegedly sold it to a local businessman.

Acting on the complaint, Kakirigumma Police launched an investigation and arrested five persons allegedly involved in the robbery.

Police have also recovered several items linked to the crime, including a substantial quantity of tobacco products.

Further investigation into the incident is underway.

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