Siliguri, 26th August: In a significant breakthrough, undercover officers from Matigara police station have uncovered a gang responsible for thefts by making people unconscious. The police have arrested one member of the gang, identified as MD Gulzar (42).
The incident in focus took place on August 17 in the Lenin Colony area under Matigara II Gram Panchayat, where residents were rendered unconscious while sleeping, and valuables worth lakhs were stolen. The area had witnessed similar thefts previously, causing fear among locals. Acting on a tip-off, the police apprehended Gulzar from the Paribahan Nagar area during an operation on Sunday.
According to police sources, the gang consists of four members. One of them would scout neighborhoods during the day, identifying potential targets. At night, they would all work together, making the occupants unconscious and committing theft with ease.
The gang had also conducted similar operations in Islampur, where three members were arrested during an investigation. These members are currently lodged in Islampur jail. Matigara police have requested the Islampur court to transfer custody of the trio for further investigation.
The investigation is ongoing as police aim to uncover more details about the gang’s operations.