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Police Arrest Rakesh Raut in Bhubaneswar Chain Snatching Case

Gyanhigyan english | April 13, 2026 4:40 PM CST

Arrest of Rakesh Raut in Chain Snatching Incidents

In Bhubaneswar, police have apprehended Rakesh Raut, who had evaded criminal activities for a decade while managing 15 shops. However, due to financial difficulties, he returned to crime. His wife has also been implicated in the incidents.

Couple arrested for their decade-old crimes.

Crime Report: A shocking incident has emerged from Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Cuttack-Bhubaneswar police have arrested an individual who had stayed away from crime for ten years. During this period, he established 15 shops. Recently, financial struggles led him back to his old ways, with his wife actively participating in the crimes. Following the suspect's confession, 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 approximately six cases registered against him. Additionally, there are several criminal cases against him in other 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 further.

CP Suresh Dev Datt Singh noted that Rakesh Raut has a history of involvement in chain snatching crimes.

He had left the criminal world about ten years ago to start a 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 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 appeared to be an ordinary pair traveling together, which prevented suspicion from the public and police alike.

Police Searching for Rakesh's Accomplices

Following the arrests of Rakesh Raut and his wife, Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datt Singh stated 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.