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SIT Arrests Railway SHO in ₹1.44-Crore Train Gold Heist as Probe Points to Insider Plot

Telecom forensics led to the SHO’s arrest, prompting a DSP-led anti-corruption investigation.

Overview

  • The Special Investigation Team detained GRP SHO Rajesh Kumar Singh after eight hours of questioning and secured his judicial remand in Gaya.
  • Rail SP Enamul Haq Mangnoo said evidence indicates involvement of seven people and the case now invokes the Prevention of Corruption Act under DSP Bhaskar Ranjan.
  • The four suspended constables named in the probe are Karan Kumar, Abhishek Chaturvedi, Ranjay Kumar, and Anand Mohan.
  • Investigators have identified civilians Parvez Alam and former GRP driver Sitaram, with Alam yet to be arrested and searches ongoing for a goldsmith and a vehicle driver.
  • The November 21 theft was reported by employee Dhananjay Shashwat after a HowrahJodhpurBikaner Express journey, and owner Manoj Soni’s escalation helped trigger the SIT inquiry.