Rourkela: The Plant Site police arrested four dacoits accused in several cases of dacoity Saturday night while they were planning to commit another crime in the city.
Acting on a tip off the police formed a team and raided Bondamunda area at around 10.30 pm. The four were nabbed during the raid.
The accused identified as Mohammad Jalil (42) of Idga Mahalla, Mohammad Aftab (24) of Gopabandhu Palli, Mohammad Sabir (34) of Mahatab Road and Mohammad Chand (30) of Post Office Street were involved in many cases lodged in Rourkela and Chhattisgarh police stations.
According to report, the dacoits were absconding since a long time. They had recently visited Rourkela for another dacoity bid.
Police have recovered a country-made pistol, three sharp weapons, two mobile phones and a bike from their possession.
PNN
