Fri Jun 20 14:17:25 UTC 2025: **Summary of the Text:**

The provided text is a collection of news snippets and features from “The Hindu” newspaper, published on June 20, 2025. It includes sections on world affairs from an Indian perspective, local news from Karnataka, film reviews, technology news, science explanations, data analysis, health advice, and book reviews. It also contains a specific news report about the arrest of a gang of three in Bengaluru for stealing vans. The gang, previously arrested for tractor theft, was caught after CCTV footage linked them to a van stolen in Vidyaranyapura. Police recovered six stolen vans worth ₹12 lakh.
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**News Article:**

**Bengaluru Van Thieves Nabbed; Police Recover ₹12 Lakh in Stolen Vehicles**

**Bengaluru, June 20, 2025** – The Vidyaranyapura police have arrested a gang of three men allegedly responsible for stealing small vans across Bengaluru. The arrests follow an investigation sparked by the theft of a van in Vidyaranyapura in May, an incident captured on CCTV.

The apprehended individuals, identified as Umesh, Tabrez, and Zabi Khan, all in their 30s and residents of the city, were found in possession of six stolen vans, estimated to be worth ₹12 lakh.

According to police reports, this is not the gang’s first brush with the law. They were previously arrested in 2020 for the theft of a tractor. Despite serving time in jail, they were released on bail and returned to criminal activity, this time focusing on stealing vans.

“The gang was specifically targeting vans,” stated a police spokesperson. “The CCTV footage was instrumental in identifying them and leading to their apprehension.” The investigation is ongoing to determine if the gang is connected to other vehicle thefts in the city.

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