In Vadodara, a gang of robbers targeting highway drivers has been caught by the police. This incident took place late at night in the area under the Chhani police station. The police control room received a call about a truck driver being stopped by moped riders. The robbers claimed that the driver had been in an accident and threatened him with a knife. They took cash and a mobile phone from him. After the report was filed, Inspector from Chhani police station set up various teams for investigation. Using technical and human resources, they managed to track down the robbers.
After examining CCTV footage and conducting mobile surveillance, police identified the gang members. Five individuals were arrested, including Pratik Chauhan, Sameer Thakor, Maulik Parmar, Shubham Chauhan, and Dhaval Pagi, who is still on the run. Police discovered that the arrested suspects had multiple cases registered against them in various police stations including Bapod, Sama, Ratanpur, and Gorwa, totaling seven cases.
The police are now working to apprehend the wanted suspect. They believe that the gang was targeting two-wheeler riders on the highway, especially truck drivers and lone pedestrians. The robbers would stop vehicles under different pretenses and rob the occupants. In a recent incident, three unknown individuals approached a person riding a two-wheeler and robbed him of cash and made an online transfer to their account. This serious crime has led the Vadodara Crime Branch to join the investigation.
During the police inquiry, it was revealed that the gang operated by tracking individuals on the highway, particularly at night. They would follow their targets in an auto-rickshaw and attack them when they reached deserted areas. If they did not find enough cash, they would resort to online thefts. The gang members are known to have committed multiple crimes across different police stations.
The police have urged highway users to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to ensure their safety. The Chhani police station continues to investigate and gather more information about the gang’s operations to prevent future robberies. The community has been advised to travel in groups and avoid isolated areas at night to reduce the risk of becoming victims of such crimes.