Police Identify Leader of Robbery Gang Shot in Kathmandu's Mulpani

It has been revealed that Binay Tamang is the main leader of the robbery gang that the police brought under control by shooting in Mulpani, Kathmandu. The bullet fired by the police on Wednesday night hit Tamang, who is from Kavre, in his right leg. He is currently undergoing treatment at the Trauma Center in Kathmandu. The police are investigating after arresting ten people, including Binay.

Police investigation has revealed that the accused terrorized the Kathmandu valley with robberies at night. An official from the District Police Range, Kathmandu, told Ratopati that the police opened fire after the group fled by hitting a police officer with a motorcycle last night.

The group's leader, Binay, had escaped from the custody of the Maharajgunj Police Circle on Bhadra 24 during the 'Jyanji' protest. Police investigation has found that they have been involved in 22 robbery incidents in the valley so far. The accused are being held in the custody of the District Police Range, Kathmandu.

They used to snatch earrings from women walking in the evening and rob people in secluded areas before fleeing on motorcycles. The accused were found to have committed robberies in Saharkhutte (4 incidents), the Boudha area, Maharajgunj, Gaushala, and Thimi in Bhaktapur.  

An official involved in the investigation says, 'Their criminal pattern involves moving around on two motorcycles at night and committing robberies.' The police investigation concludes that the accused committed up to four robberies in a single night. All ten arrested individuals are repeat offenders.

Kathmandu Police is scheduled to hold a press conference to provide details about the incident.

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