Wed Oct 23 08:00:00 UTC 2024: **Summary of News Article:**
– **Theft Incident:** Five men were arrested for an alleged theft exceeding Rs 2 crore in cash and jewellery from the home of a retired DRDO scientist in Rohini’s Prashant Vihar. A sixth suspect is still at large.
– **Recovery of Stolen Items:** Police recovered approximately Rs 1.22 crore in cash and various items from the arrested individuals.
– **Key Arrests:** The main conspirator, Gaurav Kawatra (36), and accomplice Jasmeen Singh (42) were arrested shortly after the theft, while three others (Kamal, Ashish, and Pawan, all around 22 years old) were captured in subsequent operations.
– **Planning and Execution:** Kawatra, a former employee at a security business, gathered intelligence about the cash at the scientist’s house and orchestrated the crime after conducting reconnaissance.
– **Details of the Crime:** On October 18, one of the perpetrators entered the house posing as a delivery agent, while others barged in and threatened the family with weapons, stealing gold and significant cash amounts.
– **Investigation:** Police utilized CCTV footage to identify the suspects and their vehicle. Arrests followed a series of intelligence-led operations, recovering large sums of the stolen money from multiple suspects.
– **Confessions Made:** The arrested suspects have reportedly confessed to their involvement in the crime.
– **Cyclone Dana Preparation in Odisha:** Concurrently, Odisha is preparing for the impending Cyclone Dana, expected to bring winds of 100-110 kmph. The government has implemented safety measures, including deploying officers, shutting schools and trains, increasing essential item prices, and facilitating the evacuation of tourists.
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