Bhopal News: Ex-Employee Held For Arson And Theft At Foxnut Godown

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Nishatpura police on Friday arrested the man behind arson and theft of foxnuts valued at Rs 2 crore from godown.

The arrested accused is the former employee of the complainant who committed the theft and later set the godown on fire to hide evidences.

According to reports, Ashish Ranjan lodged a police complaint of arson and theft at his godown in Nishatpura.

ACP Nishatpura Akshay Chaudhary said investigations revealed that former employee Deepak Silawat while covering his face with a mask had unlocked the godown and stole sacks full of foxnuts and then set the godown on fire causing loss of Rs 2 crore. A case was registered against Deepak for theft and arson.

On Friday, a police team under led by inspector Manoj Patwa nabbed Silawat (34), a resident of Itkhedi, and his accomplice Sangeeta Rathore (40).

Police team seized 30 stolen foxnut sacks and the stolen keys of the godown locks, which he used to commit the theft. Deepak has past record of theft and assault.