Debt-ridden youth turns chain snatcher for narco & gambling A 25-year-old e-rickshaw driver, Sachin Shahu, has been arrested for allegedly committing chain snatching to fund his addiction to narcotics, particularly mephedrone (MD), and a gambling habit. The incident occurred in Laxmi Nagar, Nagpur, where Shahu targeted a 77-year-old woman during her morning walk near a Jain temple. The accused allegedly snatched her 10-gram gold chain worth Rs 60,000 and slapped her before fleeing. Shahu’s criminal activities were driven by mounting debt and a cycle of addiction. Police revealed that he had earlier attempted suicide and spent several days in the hospital, but his financial struggles persisted. To sustain his expenses, he borrowed money from his girlfriend, despite having no prior criminal record. His initial attempts to avoid detection were successful, but his luck ended on April 4 when he committed the chain snatching incident. To evade capture, Shahu took deliberate routes through narrow lanes and bylanes to avoid CCTV cameras. However, the Crime Branch’s technical team managed to piece together footage from multiple locations, leading to his arrest at Butibori. During interrogation, Shahu confessed to the crime, stating it was to repay debts. The stolen gold chain was recovered, and the two-wheeler used in the offense was seized. Senior inspector Dnyaneshwar Bhedodkar of the Crime Branch confirmed the arrest, noting that the accused had been handed over to Bajaj Nagar police. The case was supervised by Addl CP Vasant Pardeshi, DCP Rahul Maknikar, and ACP Abhijeet Patil. The arrest highlights the intersection of personal financial distress, addiction, and criminal behavior, underscoring the challenges law enforcement faces in addressing such cases.#nagpur #jain_temple #crime_branch #laxmi_nagar #sachin_shahu
DDU Hospital Medicine Scam: Pharmacist and 4 Others Arrested in Government Drug Theft Case The Crime Branch has dismantled a well-organized network involved in the illegal diversion of government medicines from DDU Hospital, resulting in the arrest of five individuals, including a pharmacist and a hospital helper. The operation uncovered a systematic scheme where stolen drugs were sold to unauthorized dealers in Saharanpur, with the proceeds funneled through a network of intermediaries. The investigation revealed that the accused had been exploiting their positions within the hospital to siphon off essential medications, including antibiotics and injections critical for treating severe illnesses. These drugs were then transported in a Mahindra Champion tempo and a Baleno car, which were seized during the raid. The seized cargo included over 70 lakh rupees worth of medicines, including life-saving antivenom, erythropoietin injections, and other critical supplies. The arrested individuals, identified as Neeraj Kumar, Shushil Kumar, Lakshman Mukhiya, Binesh Kumar, and Prakash Mahato, operated as a coordinated team. Neeraj Kumar, the owner of a pharmacy in Saharanpur, acted as the primary recipient and distributor of the stolen drugs. Shushil Kumar, a taxi driver, facilitated the transportation of the drugs from Delhi to Saharanpur, while Lakshman Mukhiya, a tempo driver, transported the stolen stock to transit hubs. Binesh Kumar, a pharmacist at DDU Hospital, and Prakash Mahato, a contractual helper at the hospital’s pharmacy, were responsible for diverting medicines from the hospital’s stock and falsifying records to conceal the theft.#ddu_hospital #crime_branch #neeraj_kumar #shushil_kumar #lakshman_mukhiya
