Two Arrested for Theft and Purchase of Gold and Silver Jewelry in Lalitpur

Aman Deula, who stole gold and silver jewelry from Bagdol in Lalitpur Metropolitan City-4, and Swapan Chakraborty, who purchased the stolen items, have been arrested. The theft, involving jewelry worth approximately NPR 7,912,502, occurred on the afternoon of Chaitra 26. Police from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, Teku, arrested both individuals and recovered the stolen gold and silver jewelry. (April 16, Lalitpur)

Two individuals involved in stealing and buying gold and silver jewelry from Bagdol, Lalitpur Metropolitan City-4, have been apprehended. Aman Deula, 32, residing in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-21, was charged with theft, while Swapan Chakraborty, 47, from West Bengal, India, and owner of Arpita Jewelers in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-23, was involved in purchasing and selling the stolen jewelry.

The theft occurred on the afternoon of Chaitra 26, with jewelry valued at about NPR 7,912,502 stolen. During the investigation, police from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, Teku, arrested Aman in Lalitpur Metropolitan City-4 and apprehended Swapan at his shop. Authorities also recovered various gold- and silver-like jewelry from Swapan’s store. The Lalitpur District Court granted a five-day extension for further investigation, and police are continuing necessary inquiries.