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Crime
MCA Graduate Arrested for Stealing 30kg Silver in Kanpur
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 10:19 AM
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A Master of Computer Applications graduate was caught after stealing 30 kg of silver in Kanpur and panicked during police interrogation, asking the court if he was wanted.
A resident of Kanpur, identified as a graduate with a Master of Computer Applications degree, is alleged to have stolen approximately 30 kilograms of silver from an undisclosed location in the city. The theft was discovered by local authorities, who launched an investigation that led to the suspect's apprehension.
Police officials reported that the suspect was taken into custody and the stolen silver was recovered during the operation. He was subsequently presented before a magistrate for questioning.
During the court hearing, the accused appeared visibly nervous and, when addressed by the magistrate, asked, "Am I wanted?" The remark highlighted his panic as the legal process unfolded. The case is now proceeding under the jurisdiction of the Kanpur criminal court.
Further details regarding the motive behind the theft or the intended use of the silver have not been disclosed pending the outcome of the investigation.
Police officials reported that the suspect was taken into custody and the stolen silver was recovered during the operation. He was subsequently presented before a magistrate for questioning.
During the court hearing, the accused appeared visibly nervous and, when addressed by the magistrate, asked, "Am I wanted?" The remark highlighted his panic as the legal process unfolded. The case is now proceeding under the jurisdiction of the Kanpur criminal court.
Further details regarding the motive behind the theft or the intended use of the silver have not been disclosed pending the outcome of the investigation.