Tripura, November 4: In a significant breakthrough, Bishalgarh Police arrested a suspected habitual thief, identified as Rabiul Hossain, from the Putia border area under Boxanagar on Tuesday night in connection with a gold jewellery theft case.
According to police, the accused allegedly stole a large quantity of gold ornaments from a house in the Gokulnagar area before Durga Puja. He subsequently sold the stolen jewellery and allegedly used the money to purchase a new motorcycle and a mobile phone. Police also recovered a vehicle and a motorcycle reportedly purchased using money obtained through theft.
Speaking to the media, a police officer confirmed that the arrest was made during the investigation of Bishalgarh Police Station Case No. 93/2026. The officer stated that the vehicle allegedly used in the crime, along with the motorcycle and mobile phone purchased after selling the stolen valuables, had been recovered.
Police further confirmed that the accused provided some information during preliminary interrogation, and the investigation is currently underway.
The arrested accused, Rabiul Hossain, son of Sultan Ahmed and a resident of Putia, is scheduled to be produced before the court on Wednesday. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
