Shahjahanabad police have arrested two men allegedly involved in a theft at a local shop and recovered stolen items worth Rs 15,000. The accused, identified as Ejaz Khan alias Langda (25) and his associate Akhil Bachchu (20), both residents of Mother India Colony, were taken into custody following an investigation supported by technical surveillance and local intelligence.

 

According to police, complainant Naved Khan (33), a resident of Mother India Colony, reported that on the night of October 22, he had locked his shop and stored some essential items in a nearby room. When he opened the room the next morning, he found Sanhita was registered at Shahjahanabad police station and an investigation was launched.

 

Acting on a tip-off, police detained Ejaz Khan, who confessed to committing theft along with his accomplice Akhil Bachchu. Based on their statements, stolen property—including a large iron gas stove, three cooking pots and a gas cylinder—was recovered. Police officials confirmed that Ejaz Khan has a criminal history with multiple cases registered against him, including illegal possession of weapons, public nuisance, assault, criminal intimidation, theft, and burglary. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Station House Officer Umesh Pal Singh Chauhan.