Police Arrest Major Gang Involved in Three Months of Nighttime Robberies in Kathmandu

Kathmandu. Police have arrested a major gang that had been looting jewelry and cash from the general public in Kathmandu for the past three months during nighttime hours. A joint team from the District Police Range Kathmandu, Police Circles Swayambhu, Gaushala, and Boudha apprehended the gang members from various locations in Kathmandu.

It was found that they specialized in looting by riding in groups of three on two or three motorcycles, with three people on each bike, primarily at night. During the robberies, they also assaulted the victims, resulting in some victims having their ears torn and sustaining serious injuries.

Among those arrested is the main planner of the robberies, 23-year-old Binay Tamang. Other members include 23-year-old Ayan Majhi, 23-year-old Minas Rasaili, 32-year-old Saman Majhi, 29-year-old Pema Tamang, 20-year-old Salon Tamang, 18-year-old Rajiv Bhandari, 22-year-old Bishal Tamang, 28-year-old Bidur Bishwakarma, and 29-year-old Fuwa Tamang. 

Many of those arrested have criminal backgrounds and are individuals who have previously served jail time for theft and robbery cases. Investigation revealed that this gang conducted reconnaissance in a private vehicle with license plate Ba 12 Cha 7701 before committing robberies, and they used taxis they drove during the day for the nighttime looting.

Police have recovered six motorcycles, one private car, and a taxi with license plate Bagmati Pradesh 01002 Ja 0766 used in the robberies. The recovered motorcycles include high-speed vehicles such as NNS, Pulsar 220, and KTM RC. 

Police investigation shows that this gang carried out robberies in various areas of Kathmandu, including Boudha, Kumarigal, Chabahil, Bhimsen Gola, Airport, Swayambhu, Bijyeshwori, Karkhana Chowk, Dallu, Naya Bazaar, Budhanilkantha, Kapan, and Koteshwor. 

Individuals involved in purchasing the looted goods, working at Khotang Jewelers and a gold and silver artisan shop, have also been taken into custody by the police.

So far, 27 victims have come into contact with the police, and four complaints have been registered against them. They used to loot gold rings, necklaces, earrings, tops, bracelets, iPhones, and large amounts of cash.

Police are conducting further investigation into this case, and efforts are underway to track down any other individuals who may have fled.