Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 24 July 2025
In a swift and professional response, the staff of Police Station Ograbraj successfully cracked a theft case reported at the BSNL Telephone Exchange in Namunaghar within 24 hours of its occurrence. Their prompt action led to the arrest of two accused individuals and the recovery of stolen property worth approximately ₹75,000.
The incident came to light on July 17, 2025, when a BSNL Telecom Technician reported that the server system at the exchange had shut down unexpectedly at around 3:56 AM. Upon inspection he found that both the main entrance and an internal wooden door of the facility had been forcefully broken. A Godrej air conditioner (both indoor and outdoor units) and an inverter with battery, belonging to M/s Mehak Cable Network, were reported missing from the switch room.
Acting immediately, a team was constituted under the leadership of Inspector Stalin N.S., SHO PS Ograbraj. The team included Head Constables S. Yamant Rao and Ashok Roy, along with PCs Abubacker Siddique, Jayanta Kumar Biswas, Bijender Gop, and PC(D) Abdul Rahman. With support from Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO) and the Fingerprint Unit, the team meticulously examined the crime scene, collected forensic evidence, and reviewed CCTV footage from the surrounding areas.
Vital clues were gathered from the picketing staff posted at the Ograbraj junction, leading the team to a suspicious black Swift Dzire (Reg. No. AN01 J 7170) spotted transporting an AC unit toward Baratang. The vehicle was traced, and its owner, Kishori Lal of Teylerabad, was summoned for questioning. During interrogation, both Kishori Lal and his brother-in-law Divesh Ram confessed to the theft. The stolen items and the vehicle used in the crime were recovered and seized.
The operation was carried out under the guidance of Mr. Ajay Kumar Rai, DANIPS, SDPO Bambooflat, and overall supervision of Mr. Manoj Kumar Meena, IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District.
The South Andaman District Police have urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the Police Control Room at 112 or 03192-232100. Informants’ identities will be kept strictly confidential. (Story Based on PR)
