Agartala, February 13: In a heist that could leave even seasoned criminals shaking their heads, burglars broke into a CBI camp office in Agartala and made off with not just files or valuables, but almiras, chairs, electric appliances, doors, and even windows! However, their victory was short-lived, as police arrested six suspects and recovered most of the stolen items.
Addressing the media at New Capital Complex (NCC) Police Station on Thursday, SDPO Subrata Barman stated that the camp office, located in the highly protected Shyamali Bazar quarter complex area, had been closed for over five months.
He added that the theft came to light only when CBI officials visited the premises on February 11, 2025, and found themselves staring at bare walls.
Following a complaint lodged by one inspector Anurag of CBI, police launched an investigation under Sub-Inspector Jainal Hussain, leading to the detention of Biplab Debbarma and Raju Bhowmik. Their interrogation revealed the full extent of the operation, resulting in four more arrests.
The police successfully recovered eight steel almiras, seven wooden doors, four windows, a geyser, and four chairs, among other stolen items. The entire recovery process took place in the presence of an executive magistrate.
All six arrested are from adjoining Shyamali Bazar and Khejur Bagan area.
They will be produced before the court, while the police continue to investigate if any more items—or unusual ambitions—were involved in the theft.
