Odisha Police cracks theft case, secures conviction in just 17 days
The investigation was completed expeditiously; the charge-sheet was submitted on September 19, and charges were framed on September 21.
Odisha police have successfully prosecuted a case of mobile phone theft, leading to a conviction just 17 days after the crime was reported. On September 9, four mobile phones and two earbuds were stolen at Rengali Police Station. The accused, Sanatan Kishan, a 26-year-old, was later apprehended. Upon interrogation, two phones and an earbud were recovered from his residence, according to Samarendra Nayak, the investigating officer.
The investigation concluded swiftly, with the charge-sheet filed on September 19 and charges filed on September 21. On September 25, Lakhanpur court sentenced Kishan to six months in simple imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 5,000. This rapid resolution of the case underscores the police's dedication to swift investigation, thorough prosecution, and prompt justice, stated Jharsuguda Superintendent of Police Gundala Reddy Raghavendra.
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