Varanasi: Mau police arrested two robbers after exchange of fire in the Kotwali police station area on Saturday and recovered cash Rs 80,000, along with bank documents from them. The two men, who sustained bullet injuries in the leg during the cross-fire, were members of the Katihar gang, said police. SP Mau Avinash Pandey said a joint team of special operation group, surveillance cell and Kotwali had, following a tip-off, cordoned Dhekulia Ghat area and launched a massive checking drive on Saturday morning. Two youths coming from Bandha Road passed by and when police signalled to stop them, they tried to escape towards Ballia.Pandey said the duo arrested belonged to the Katihar gang and they used to camp in any district in rented rooms. After committing a loot near bank, petrol pump, or jewellery shop, they use to change their location. Pandey announced cash reward for the police team for this breakthrough.We also published the following articles recentlyGang loots jewellery shop, fires shots in Kolkatas SonarpurA gang of armed robbers looted a jewellery shop in Sonarpur, Kolkata. They arrived on motorcycles, entered the shop as customers, and brandished firearms. They fired shots at a local driver who tried to stop them. The incident has caused fear among residents, who are demanding increased police patrolling. This is not the first robbery in the area.Dramatic arrest: How Delhi Police nabbed two Arsh Dalla gang shootersTwo members of the Arsh Dalla gang were arrested by the police near Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. One of the accused fired at the police while the other tried to use a live hand grenade. However, the police swiftly overpowered them before any harm could be done. The police recovered a live hand grenade, a pistol, and 5 live cartridges from their possession. A case has been registered against them under relevant sections of the IPC and the Arms Act.Woman arrested for looting grooms after marrying themA woman in Kanpur, impersonating as an income tax inspector, has been caught for marrying men and then looting them. Going by different names, she would marry unsuspecting men and disappear with their cash, jewelry, and valuables. The woman was caught after a complaint from her latest victim, a constable who was duped of Rs 10 lakh. The police are investigating the roles of others involved in the scam, including those who attended her wedding. The woman has been arrested on charges of extortion, breach of trust, fraud, and second marriage while being married.

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