Six including two cops in uniform loot jewellers in UP, held
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Fri, Jan 22 2021 14:21 IST
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Gorakhpur, Jan 22 : In a major embarrassment to the Uttar Pradesh government, the Gorakhpur police has arrested six persons, including three policemen, for looting a jeweller and an employee of another jeweller of Maharajganj district.
The accused cops were posted at Purani Basti police station of Basti district in the state.
Gorakhpur SSP Jogender Kumar said, "We have also recovered Rs 19 lakh cash as well as gold and silver worth Rs 12 lakh and Rs 4 lakh respectively from their possession. Besides, the SUV used in the crime was also impounded."