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Crime
Betul Police Nab Known Gangster After Three Theft Incidents, Rs 2.35 Lakh Seized
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 11:16 AM
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In Betul, Madhya Pradesh, police arrested a notorious gang member involved in three thefts, including a Mangal Sutra and school cylinders, and recovered ₹2.35 lakh. One accomplice remains at large.
On a recent day in Betul, authorities apprehended a well‑known gang member after a series of thefts that included the robbery of a Mangal Sutra and the pilfering of gas cylinders from a local school. The suspect was also accused of demanding water under false pretenses. Police recovered ₹2.35 lakh from the arrested individual. While the main culprit is now in custody, one accomplice is still on the run. The Betul Police Department stated that the arrest was part of an ongoing crackdown on organized theft in the region.