The EditorKaithal, May 23:
In a significant law enforcement effort, Kaithal police have arrested multiple individuals in separate cases of job fraud, narcotics smuggling, illegal liquor trade, and home theft. The crackdown reflects intensified action under the leadership of SP Aastha Modi.
₹20 Lakh Job Scam Accused Arrested
Economic Cell officer PSI Sandeep Kumar, along with ASI Randhir Singh, arrested Seva Singh from Barta village for allegedly defrauding a local man of ₹20 lakh under the pretense of securing a government job through the Haryana Skill Employment Corporation. The victim, Dinesh, alleged that Seva Singh and five accomplices repeatedly took money but failed to provide any job. After multiple delays and refusal to return the money, a case was filed at Sadar Police Station. Three others have already been arrested in this case. Seva Singh is currently in two-day police custody for interrogation.
439g Opium Seized; Narcotics Peddler Arrested
Under SP Modi’s anti-narcotics initiative, police arrested Shamsher Singh of Naina village with 439 grams of opium. Acting on a tip-off, the Anti-Narcotics Cell, led by SI Singh Raj and ASI Rajesh Kumar, raided a poultry and vegetable farm on Pyoda Road. During the search, conducted in the presence of DSP Gurvinder Singh, opium was recovered from a polythene bag in the suspect’s possession. A case has been registered at Civil Lines Police Station, and the accused has been remanded to judicial custody.
Man Arrested in Home Theft Case
Abhishek from Uchana Mandi, Jind district, was arrested for stealing cash and jewelry from a house in Subhash Nagar, Kaithal. The theft occurred while the family was attending a wedding. Items stolen include gold chains, rings, silver anklets, and ₹1.5 lakh in cash. The arrest was made by the Anti-Vehicle Staff led by SI Pradeep Kumar. A stolen speaker was recovered from the accused. This is the third arrest in the case, and the accused has been sent to judicial custody.
₹12 Lakh Foreign Visa Fraud: Accused Caught
Gurpreet Singh of Jalandhar was arrested for defrauding a youth from Kaithal out of ₹12 lakh on the false promise of sending him to the U.S. The complainant, Pragat Singh, stated that Gurpreet and his brother-in-law took the victim’s passport and ₹2 lakh, later sending him to Dubai under a tourist visa instead of the U.S. They then demanded another ₹38 lakh, of which ₹8 lakh was paid. Eventually, the victim was stranded in Azerbaijan without food or support and had to return to India after paying fines. The accused returned the full ₹12 lakh after the FIR was filed. He has now been remanded to judicial custody.
Four Liquor Smugglers Nabbed, 66.75 Bottles Seized
In four separate cases, Kaithal police arrested four men and seized a total of 66.75 bottles of illegal liquor. Arrests were made in Shiv Colony, Harsola village, Guhna village, and Pidhal road. The suspects were caught with desi and illicit “hathkadi” liquor during raids based on confidential inputs. FIRs have been filed, and further legal action is underway.
