Balasore: In a major breakthrough, Simulia Police arrested three members of a dacoity gang during a late-night patrol and seized arms, explosives, stolen ornaments, and a motorcycle from their possession.

According to the police, a police patrol team from Simulia police station received a tip-off on Friday night that 7–8 individuals had gathered near Hasua bridge and were planning a dacoity in a nearby village.

Acting swiftly, the patrolling team informed the IIC and surrounded the spot. While three accused were caught, four others managed to escape.

During the operation, police recovered a sword, two live bombs, iron rods, and other incriminating materials.

At a press briefing, Sadar SDPO Shubhranshu Shekhar Nayak and Simulia IIC Shrabana Kumar Maharana informed that the arrested ind

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