Law enforcement authorities in Patna have cracked a major burglary case involving a Customer Service Point (CSP) located in the Fatuha area, apprehending a key suspect. Officials recovered a significant portion of the looted cash along with two mobile handsets from his possession. The arrested individual has been identified as Shriram Sahni, who is currently undergoing detailed interrogation regarding the crime.
Break-in at Station Road Facility Led to Major Cash Theft
The incident targeted a CSP outlet functioning along Station Road in Fatuha. Under the cover of darkness, the burglar broke through the establishment's shutter to gain entry into the premises. Once inside, the intruder decamped with approximately Rs 3,63,400 kept at the facility before fleeing unnoticed. Upon discovering the break-in the following morning, the operator immediately notified the local police.
Given the substantial amount stolen, investigating officers promptly visited the crime scene to gather evidence. Due to the financial magnitude of the crime, the investigation relied heavily on technical surveillance, digital footprints, and local intelligence. Police teams scanned nearby monitoring feeds and mapped suspect movements across the vicinity to identify potential leads.
Shriram Sahni Apprehended Following Digital Evidence
Following vital electronic clues gathered during the inquiry, a police team tracked down and detained Shriram Sahni. A search led to the recovery of Rs 2,68,000 in cash, directly linking him to the stolen funds from the centre. Investigators also seized two mobile devices found in his possession for digital forensic examination.
Despite the breakthrough, the recovery operation remains incomplete. The original theft involved an aggregate sum of Rs 3,63,400, leaving an outstanding amount of approximately Rs 95,400 unaccounted for. Police investigators are now actively pursuing leads to determine whether the missing cash was handed over to an associate, stashed elsewhere, or already expended.
Inquiry Focuses on Potential Accomplices and Network
Providing details on the operation, Fatuha SDPO Awdhesh Kumar stated that legal proceedings against the arrested suspect are underway. Detectives are also examining whether Sahni acted entirely on his own or operated as part of a wider gang targeting financial kiosks. Further inquiries are aimed at tracing any collaborators who may have assisted in planning or executing the break-in.
The criminal case was officially initiated after Kundan Kumar, a resident of Baikathpur, lodged a formal written complaint with the Fatuha police station on 25 September 2026. Acting on his complaint, authorities registered a First Information Report under Section 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and launched the investigation that culminated in the arrest.
