Vadodara, Gujarat: Vadodara Railway Police, along with the Western Railway LCB and SOG teams, arrested two alleged house burglary suspects at Vadodara Railway Station under the Mission Safe Station initiative. Police reportedly recovered stolen property worth ₹19.12 lakh from their possession.
The operation was carried out by the surveillance team of Vadodara Railway Police in coordination with the Local Crime Branch (LCB) and Special Operations Group (SOG).
Two Suspects Found in Kerala Sampark Kranti Express
According to the police, the action took place when Train No. 12217 Kerala Sampark Kranti Express arrived at Vadodara Railway Station. Two suspicious men were reportedly found in the corridor of the M-1 coach when the train reached Platform No. 4.
The police team questioned the two men after noticing their suspicious behaviour. During the questioning, the suspects allegedly became nervous, following which they were taken down from the train along with their luggage for further investigation.
Police Recover Property Worth ₹19.12 Lakh
During the subsequent questioning and investigation, police allegedly found that the two suspects were travelling towards Delhi after committing a house burglary in the Mangaluru City area of Karnataka. Police reportedly seized a total of ₹19,12,275 worth of property from the accused.
The recovered items allegedly include:
- Gold jewellery
- Silver jewellery
- Imitation jewellery
- Mobile phones
- Wristwatches
- Cash
- Other valuables
The recovery reportedly helped police establish a connection with a house burglary case registered in Karnataka.
Accused Identified as Delhi Residents
The arrested suspects have been identified as Arman Khan Shaukin Khan, 34, and Sanjeev Kumar alias Johnny Vishnu Thakur, 34. Both accused are residents of Delhi, according to the police information. The duo was allegedly travelling towards Delhi after the burglary in Karnataka when they were intercepted at Vadodara Railway Station.
Mangaluru North Police Station Case Traced
The investigation reportedly helped solve a criminal case registered at Mangaluru North Police Station in Karnataka.
Following the arrest and recovery, arrangements are being made to hand over the accused to the Mangaluru North Police for further legal proceedings. The Karnataka police will continue the investigation into the alleged burglary and determine the role of the accused in the case.
Accused Has Previous Criminal Record, Police Say
During the investigation, police reportedly found that accused Arman Khan had a previous criminal history. According to the police, his record includes alleged house burglary-related offences in Mumbai and Goa.
Further investigation is expected to establish whether the accused were involved in additional cases in other states.
Vadodara Railway Police’s ‘Mission Safe Station’ Action
The arrests were made as part of the Mission Safe Station initiative aimed at strengthening security and surveillance at railway stations.
Railway police and security teams regularly monitor suspicious activities and passengers at major railway stations to prevent crimes and identify wanted or suspected offenders. The Vadodara operation demonstrates how surveillance at railway stations can help intercept suspects allegedly travelling between states after committing crimes.
Investigation Underway
The two accused are being proceeded against in connection with the alleged burglary case registered in Mangaluru.
Police are expected to investigate the source of the recovered jewellery and other valuables, establish the complete sequence of the alleged crime and determine whether the suspects are connected to other burglary cases. The latest action has also highlighted the role of railway surveillance teams in detecting suspects travelling across state borders.
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