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Crime
Rajasthan Police Arrest Dacoit After 26 Years in 2000 Petrol Pump Robbery
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🗓 07 Oct 2026, 11:03 AM
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Rajasthan Police have arrested an alleged dacoit 26 years after a robbery incident at a petrol pump in 2000.
Rajasthan Police have successfully arrested an alleged dacoit in connection with a robbery case that occurred 26 years ago. The incident took place in the year 2000 at a petrol pump, where the accused was involved in a dacoity case.
The arrest marks a significant milestone for the law enforcement agency, as the case had remained unsolved for over two decades. Police officials stated that the suspect was identified and apprehended based on ongoing investigations and intelligence inputs related to the 2000 crime.
While specific details regarding the location of the petrol pump and the exact circumstances of the arrest are not provided in the initial report, the capture of the accused after such a long period highlights the persistence of the police in solving cold cases. The arrested individual is now in custody, where further legal proceedings are expected to follow.
The arrest marks a significant milestone for the law enforcement agency, as the case had remained unsolved for over two decades. Police officials stated that the suspect was identified and apprehended based on ongoing investigations and intelligence inputs related to the 2000 crime.
While specific details regarding the location of the petrol pump and the exact circumstances of the arrest are not provided in the initial report, the capture of the accused after such a long period highlights the persistence of the police in solving cold cases. The arrested individual is now in custody, where further legal proceedings are expected to follow.