Guntur district police have dismantled a theft gang responsible for stealing 91 motor pump sets across multiple jurisdictions. Authorities recovered stolen goods worth over ₹15 lakh.

Key Takeaways

  • Guntur police arrested six individuals for stealing 91 motor pump sets.
  • Recovered assets include 85 pump sets worth ₹15.33 lakh and 18 kg of copper wire.
  • The suspects were tracked using CCTV, ANPR cameras, and tower location data.
  • The gang is allegedly linked to 13 different theft cases in the district.

The Guntur district police have successfully arrested six individuals allegedly involved in a string of motor pump set thefts across Ponnur Rural, Ponnur Town, Chebrolu, Tenali Rural, and Tsundur. During the operation, police recovered 85 stolen pump sets valued at ₹15.33 lakh and 18 kg of copper wire worth ₹20,000.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Vakul Jindal revealed during a press conference that the accused targeted agricultural fields and roadsides between June 3 and July 19. This spree resulted in significant financial losses for local farmers. Consequently, the Ponnur Rural police registered cases under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The Digital Breakthrough

The investigation relied heavily on advanced surveillance and digital forensics. Law enforcement analyzed footage from CCTV cameras, ANPR Matrix cameras, the CCTV360 application, and CCTNS. By cross-referencing call detail records (CDR) and tower location data, investigators tracked a rented Hyundai Creta used in the crimes, leading to the arrests near Brahmanakoduru village on July 27.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the targeted theft of agricultural machinery represents a direct threat to rural economies. The ability of the Guntur police to link these arrests to 13 separate theft cases underscores the importance of integrated digital surveillance in combating organized rural crime.

The integration of ANPR technology and tower location analysis proved to be the turning point in neutralizing this organized theft ring.

In addition to the pump sets, police seized two cars and an autorickshaw used in the commission of these offenses. The investigation was spearheaded by Tenali SDPO B. Janardhan Rao and Ponnur Rural Circle Inspector P. Krishnaiah.

Did You Know?: The suspects allegedly used rented vehicles to evade detection, a common tactic in organized property theft.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What was the total value of the recovered items?
The recovered items, including 85 pump sets and copper wire, are valued at approximately ₹15.53 lakh.

2. How did the police identify the suspects?
The police used a combination of CCTV footage, ANPR cameras, and mobile tower location data to track the suspects.