Gang Paid Youths Salary to Commit Theft on Trains, 3 Held Nagpur: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has arrested three members of a gang that systematically hired unemployed youths on a fixed monthly salary to commit thefts on trains. The suspects, identified as Kailash Das (42) from Khagaria in Bihar, and Mithilesh Shah (29) and Kishan Nishad (22) from Chhattisgarh, were detained during a special operation launched by the RPF to address the rising incidents of train-related thefts. According to RPF officials, the operation uncovered an organized network behind the crimes, with the mastermind—still at large—being based in Khagaria. The gang’s modus operandi involved recruiting young, unemployed individuals and offering them a monthly salary ranging from Rs15,000 to Rs20,000. These recruits were allegedly trained in methods to execute thefts on trains, including how to bypass security measures and evade detection. The operation revealed that the gang operated across multiple regions, including Nagpur, Itwari, Bhilai, Raigarh, and Bilaspur. Officials emphasized that the arrests were part of a broader effort to dismantle such networks and restore safety for passengers. During the investigation, interrogations of the detained suspects provided critical insights into the gang’s structure and activities. The RPF official stated that the operation was a direct response to the increasing number of theft cases reported on trains, which had become a significant concern for commuters. The official noted that the gang’s operations spanned several states, indicating a level of coordination and planning that required a targeted approach. The mastermind, who remains a fugitive, is believed to have orchestrated the recruitment and training of the youths, ensuring the gang’s activities continued undetected.#railway_protection_force #kailash_das #mithilesh_shah #kishan_nishad #khagaria
