Lucknow: In a significant breakthrough, a joint operation by Lucknow’s Surveillance team and the Sushant Golf City Police led to the arrest of eight individuals involved in a sophisticated scheme involving fraudulent operations with DCM trucks.
Key Details of the Operation:
- Two Trucks with Identical Registration Numbers Recovered: The trucks were seized from the possession of the accused, revealing a well-orchestrated scam.
- Fraudulent Practices: The gang was found manipulating the weight of goods transported in the trucks by loading scrap materials alongside the cargo, enabling them to engage in theft and misrepresentation.
Arrested Individuals:
The police apprehended eight members of the gang:
- Yusuf
- Akram
- Abdul Rab
- Rupesh Yadav
- Sanjay
- Ram Ji alias Ramkaran
- Nafees
- Samsulla
The prime accused, Rajiv Pandey, remains at large, and efforts are underway to apprehend him.
Police Action:
The Sushant Golf City Police, under the supervision of senior officers, executed the arrests and conducted a detailed investigation into the gang’s activities.
Implications:
This operation exposed a systematic fraud that not only caused financial losses to businesses but also disrupted the logistics and transport sector. The recovered trucks and scrap material serve as critical evidence in the ongoing investigation.
Police Statement:
A senior police official stated, “This is a significant success in dismantling a gang that has been operational for a considerable time. The arrest of the mastermind, Rajiv Pandey, is our top priority. We urge the public to report any suspicious activities to assist in his capture.”
This operation demonstrates the effectiveness of coordination between surveillance teams and local police, ensuring that criminal networks are dismantled and justice is served. Further investigations are ongoing to uncover additional links to the gang’s activities.
