Police Arrest Rakesh Raut in Bhubaneswar Chain Snatching Case
In a surprising turn of events, Bhubaneswar police have arrested Rakesh Raut, who had distanced himself from crime for ten years, only to return due to financial struggles. Along with his wife, Raut was involved in a series of chain snatching incidents. The police recovered several gold chains and are now investigating the couple's network to uncover any additional accomplices. This case highlights the complexities of crime and the challenges faced by individuals in dire financial situations.
| Apr 14, 2026, 07:21 IST
Arrest of Rakesh Raut in Chain Snatching Incidents
In a shocking development from Bhubaneswar, police have apprehended Rakesh Raut, who had managed to stay away from crime for a decade while running 15 shops. However, due to financial difficulties, he returned to criminal activities, with his wife also implicated in the incidents.
The couple, who returned to their old ways after a decade, have been arrested by the police.
Crime News: A startling case has emerged from Odisha's capital, Bhubaneswar. The Cuttack-Bhubaneswar police have arrested an individual who had renounced crime for ten years. During this period, he established 15 shops. However, circumstances led him back to his former criminal ways, with his wife actively participating in the crimes. Following the revelations from the accused, police also arrested his wife.
According to Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datt Singh, the suspect has been identified as Rakesh Raut. He was arrested by the Chandrasekharpur police, where he has around six cases registered against him. Additionally, there are several other criminal cases against him in different police jurisdictions. After his arrest, police recovered eight gold chains from his possession, three of which have been identified by the victims. The police are now working to identify other victims as they investigate the remaining cases.
- CP Suresh Dev Datt Singh stated that the investigation revealed Rakesh Raut's previous involvement in chain snatching crimes.
- He had left the criminal world about ten years ago to start his business, during which he established around 15 shops and lived a normal life.
- Recently, due to financial strain and debts, he resumed chain snatching, with his wife as an equal partner in the crimes.
- Rakesh Raut and his wife executed their crimes in a cunning manner. Raut would target a woman to snatch her chain, and then his wife would join him on a motorcycle.
- The couple presented themselves as an ordinary pair traveling together, which prevented suspicion from the public and police alike.
Police Searching for Rakesh's Accomplices
Following the arrest of Rakesh Raut and his wife, Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datt Singh indicated that the mystery behind chain snatching incidents in Chandrasekharpur and surrounding areas has been unraveled. The police are currently working to identify the entire network associated with Rakesh Raut and are investigating who else might be involved in this gang.