Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 09 June 2025
In a swift and efficient operation, Pahargaon Police have successfully solved a daylight burglary case reported from the Birdline area, recovering all stolen property and arresting the accused within 48 hours of the incident.
The case came to light on 3rd June 2025, when Mr. Nazrul Mandal, a resident of Birdline, reported that his house had been burgled while he and his wife were away at work. Upon returning, they found their home ransacked and discovered that ₹80,000 in cash and a domestic gas cylinder were missing.
Acting promptly on the complaint, Police Station Pahargaon registered a case and formed a dedicated investigation team comprising SI Rangaswamy, HC Limbu, PC Shiv, and Rahul Kumar Maurya under the leadership of Inspector Mohd. Elias, SHO, PS Pahargaon. The team initiated a thorough investigation involving the scrutiny of CCTV footage from the surrounding areas and development of local intelligence.
Their efforts led to the identification of a suspicious individual arriving in the vicinity in an auto-rickshaw and later seen leaving with a gas cylinder. Swift ground-level searches, aided by technical surveillance and inputs from informers, enabled the team to zero in on the suspect.
The accused, Hafizul Mandal (33), son of Mr. Hakim Mandal, a resident of Bathu Basti and a permanent resident of West Bengal, was apprehended. During sustained interrogation, he confessed to the crime and revealed the location of the stolen items, which were subsequently recovered. The arrest was carried out following due legal procedures.
The successful operation was conducted under the direct guidance of Inspector Mohd. Elias, SHO, PS Pahargaon, with supervision by Mr. Vikas Swami, IPS, SDPO South Andaman, and overall direction from Mr. Manoj Kumar Meena, IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District.
The police have urged the general public to report any information related to crimes or illegal activities by contacting the helpline numbers 112, 03192-232100, and 03192-236641. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential. (Story Based on PR)