Police in Jharkhand have busted an interstate burglary gang that used modern digital tools, including Google Maps, to plan a series of high-profile break-ins across Jharkhand, West Bengal and Bihar. The three-member gang, all residents of Bihar, relied on satellite imagery and street-view features to identify affluent residential areas and vulnerable entry points without conducting physical reconnaissance.
According to East Singhbhum Senior Superintendent of Police Piyush Pandey, the accused abandoned traditional “casing” methods and instead used mobile-based mapping applications to virtually survey neighbourhoods. This allowed them to shortlist large houses with weak boundary walls or isolated access points while avoiding suspicion from local residents.
The gang was tracked down following a burglary reported on September 19 in the Golmuri area of Jamshedpur. After a complaint was filed by homeowner Rishabh Kumar, a special investigation team analysed CCTV footage, technical inputs and mobile location data, which led police to Patna. The accused have been identified as Vikas Kumar (27), Raju Kumar (49) and Mohammad Irfan (26).
During raids, police recovered a firearm, live ammunition, stolen gold jewellery and tools used in the crimes. Investigators said the gang followed a “hit-and-run” strategy, travelling to different towns, committing burglaries, and quickly crossing state borders to evade local law enforcement. Using this method, they are believed to have targeted at least six homes in recent months.
Police officials say the case underlines a growing trend of criminals exploiting widely available technology for illegal activities. Authorities have urged residents to strengthen home security measures and remain alert as investigations continue into the gang’s possible involvement in other unsolved cases.
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