UP Police enforcing CM Yogi’s Zero Tolerance policy on crime and criminals, says DGP

Lucknow : The Director General of Police of Uttar Pradesh Prashant Kumar, on Thursday, said that the Police action in the Sultanpur Jewellery Shop robbery case has been completely impartial, based on evidence, dispelling rumours surrounding the case.

Addressing a press conference, the DGP said: “The police acted only after comprehensively examining the evidences of the case, ensuring that all actions were conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The UP Police is making diligent efforts to enforce Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s zero-tolerance policy towards crime.”

ADG Law and Order Amitabh Yash and ADG Zone Lucknow SB Shirodkar also attended the press conference.

The DGP remarked, “The Uttar Pradesh Police is unwaveringly committed to ensuring public safety and creating a secure environment for industrial groups. This commitment should make the public and stakeholders feel secure and protected. During this operation, the force mourned the loss of brave officers, and many sustained injuries. The police have also released CCTV footage, photos, and statements from Mangesh Yadav’s mother and sister.”

DGP Prashant Kumar informed that on August 28 at 12:45 PM, Bharat Jewelers in the Kotwali Nagar area of Sultanpur was robbed in broad daylight. He added that the prompt police action in response to the robbery was entirely just. The police team has gathered to present the full details of the incident, he added.

According to DGP Kumar, twelve individuals were involved in the robbery, led by Vipin Singh. Vipin, Furkan, and three accomplices surveyed the shop on August 13 and 15, as captured in video evidence. The motorcycle used in the robbery was stolen from Jaunpur by Mangesh Yadav, and additional accomplices were involved. The perpetrators approached the scene in two groups and used a Bolero to flee after the crime.

ADG Law and Order Amitabh Yash explained that Pushpendra, W, and Sachin arrived at the scene in a Bolero. At the same time, Furkan, Anuj, Arbaaz, Mangesh Yadav, and Ankit Yadav entered the shop and carried out the robbery. These individuals were directly involved in the heist.

Meanwhile, Vipin Singh, Vinay Shukla, Arvind, Vivek, and Durgesh were stationed around the shop to provide backup and facilitate the getaway. This information has been corroborated by CCTV footage and technical analysis. The STF and Sultanpur police have jointly uncovered the details of the case, he added further.

ADG Zone Lucknow SB Shirodkar revealed that both motorcycles used in the robbery were stolen from Jaunpur, as confirmed by location data and footage that led to the identification of the accused. The Bolero’s owner was apprehended by the Sultanpur police in an encounter on September 2, resulting in the arrest of Sachin, Pushpendra, and W. They were found to possess 15 kg of silver, a motorcycle, and Rs 38,500.

Additional items were recovered during the criminals’ escape. The STF and technical evidence were crucial in mapping out the sequence of events. Vipin Singh, previously implicated in a robbery case in Surat, Gujarat, surrendered in Rae Bareli. Anuj, Arbaaz, and Furkan were also involved in the robbery. Vipin Singh, the primary accused, was remanded for five days, during which he revealed that he and Durgesh were key figures in the incident. Based on his information, 1.2 kg of gold was also recovered.