Patna: Two men have been arrested in connection with a burglary at a closed flat in the IAS Colony area of Patna. Police recovered stolen items including a motorcycle, television, and silver jewelry.
According to City SP (West) Bhanu Pratap Singh, the theft occurred on May 20 at flat number 202 of Muralidhar Vatika, located under the jurisdiction of Rupaspur police station. The flat was unoccupied at the time, and the burglars broke the lock to gain entry.
The suspects, Sonu, a resident of Nurudiganj in Patna City, and Sumit Kumar alias Chhotka, from Loha Pool, Mehdiganj, were apprehended after a targeted operation by a special police team. Officers utilized scientific and technical surveillance to trace and capture the accused.
Recovered items from the duo include a motorcycle, a television set, two inverters, a mobile phone, and silver ornaments.
Police confirmed that both suspects have prior criminal records. Sonu has previously been booked in theft cases under Mehdiganj and Chowk police stations, while Sumit has similar cases registered at Bypass and Mehdiganj police stations.
