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B.Tech graduate arrested for theft aboard trains in Madhya Pradesh
Gwalior Railway Police have arrested a 34-year-old man accused of systematically stealing from passengers on trains. The suspect, whose father serves in the Indian Air Force, allegedly committed the thefts to fund his personal expenses.
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Railway authorities in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, have arrested Deepak Maurya in connection with a series of theft incidents aboard trains. The Gwalior Government Railway Police (GRP) apprehended the suspect following an investigation into multiple cases of passenger luggage theft.
According to police statements, Maurya was found in possession of 34 bags, laptops, mobile phones, and other items valued at approximately ₹8.26 lakh. The recovered goods are believed to have been stolen from various passengers traveling on trains operating through the region.
The suspect, who holds a Bachelor of Technology degree, is the son of an Indian Air Force officer. Investigators have indicated that financial pressures and personal expenses, particularly related to his relationship, may have motivated the criminal activity.
The GRP has registered cases against Maurya and is conducting further investigations to establish the full extent of his criminal activities and to identify all victims. Authorities are working to return recovered items to their rightful owners.