Female passengers traveling on trains across Bihar can travel with more safety now as police busted an inter-state gang of women. This gang primarily targeted other female passengers to steal their mangalsutras and jewelry. The arrests happened after a passenger raised suspicion and authorities checked the station CCTV footage. The criminal group operated heavily around Danapur, Patna, and Bhagalpur stations.
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How the Gang Targeted Women Passengers
The gang used a simple tactic by deploying women to stand close to female victims. They took advantage of the crowd during boarding and alighting to steal jewelry without raising suspicion. To look like ordinary families, these women often traveled with small children. Official reports state that the gang quickly sent the stolen items to West Bengal via train to avoid getting caught by local authorities.
Arrests and Recovered Loot Details
Recent operations by the Danapur Rail Police and Bhagalpur GRP led to the arrest of 10 gang members, including eight women. Authorities identified Jugni Pasi and her husband Vijay Pasi as the masterminds of this group. The gang originally hails from West Bengal but operated regularly across Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Police conducted multiple raids to seize the stolen properties.
- Total Value: Approximately Rs 25 to 30 Lakhs of goods recovered
- Jewelry Found: Gold chains, diamond rings, mangalsutras, and silver lockets
- Cash Seized: Rs 42,000 recovered in a specific Mokama case
- Total Arrests: 10 members arrested including 8 women
Safety Advice for Passengers Traveling for Holi
With the Holi festival rush starting soon, trains are expected to be heavily overcrowded. Rail Police officials advise passengers to stay extra alert during the journey. Women traveling with jewelry are requested not to keep valuables in easily accessible purses or outer bag pockets. If passengers notice any suspicious groups crowding near train doors, they need to immediately contact the GRP or RPF on helpline numbers 112 or 181.
