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Crime
Ex-pantry worker arrested for train thefts; Rs 11 lakh, gold recovered
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 07:20 PM
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Police have arrested a former pantry worker involved in thefts on trains, recovering Rs 11 lakh, gold, and electronic gadgets.
Law enforcement authorities have arrested a former pantry worker who was allegedly involved in a series of theft incidents on trains. The suspect, who previously worked in the railway catering sector, was identified through ongoing investigations into passenger safety and security breaches.
During the arrest, police recovered a significant amount of stolen property from the suspect's possession. The recovered items include Rs 11 lakh in cash, gold ornaments, and various electronic gadgets. Authorities stated that these items were traced back to recent complaints filed by passengers regarding missing valuables.
The case highlights the vulnerability of passengers to theft by individuals with prior access to train compartments. The recovered assets are being cataloged for return to the respective victims. The suspect is currently in custody, and further legal proceedings are underway to determine the full extent of the criminal activity.
During the arrest, police recovered a significant amount of stolen property from the suspect's possession. The recovered items include Rs 11 lakh in cash, gold ornaments, and various electronic gadgets. Authorities stated that these items were traced back to recent complaints filed by passengers regarding missing valuables.
The case highlights the vulnerability of passengers to theft by individuals with prior access to train compartments. The recovered assets are being cataloged for return to the respective victims. The suspect is currently in custody, and further legal proceedings are underway to determine the full extent of the criminal activity.