MP Crime Spree: Cylinder Gang Busted, Vande Bharat Thief Caught

• Katni police arrested five members of a cylinder theft gang, recovering 57 cylinders, a bike, and a pickup vehicle worth 4 lakh.
• The gang had stolen over 100 HP, Indane, and Bharat Gas cylinders from warehouses in Katni district.
• Investigation involved reviewing over 20 CCTV cameras and informant tips, leading to the initial arrests.
• Bhopal GRP police apprehended Pranjal Dixit Kothi, a B.Tech graduate, for stealing gold and silver ornaments worth over 7 lakh from trains.
• Dixit, addicted to online gaming and betting, targeted passengers on Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Vande Bharat trains.

Why It Matters: Madhya Pradesh sees a rise in diverse thefts, from cylinder gangs to high-profile train robberies.