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Athagarh, May 22, 2026 (Rupashree Swetapadma Mohanty): On Thursday night, local police in the Athagarh area stopped a major crime before it could happen. The Khuntuni police team arrested five men in Ghantikhala village. These men belong to a known criminal group. The quick action by the police kept the local community safe and prevented a large property loss. 
Major Robbery Foiled in Athagarh: Police Arrest 5 Gang Members


The Secret Information and the Raid

The police received secret information late on Thursday. The caller told them about a group of men planning a big robbery. The men were hiding and making their plans to target the Dwarabatipur area. The police team moved fast. They organized a surprise search operation. They reached the exact spot in Ghantikhala village. The police caught all five suspects before they could leave to start their crime.

Items Found by Police

During the arrest, the officers searched the suspects and their surrounding area. The police found and took two large cars. The suspects planned to use these cars for their escape. The officers also found several dangerous tools. The suspects kept these tools to break into properties and threaten people. The police took all these items safely to the police station to use as proof.

Connection to Past Crimes

The police started questioning the men right away. The officers found a clear link between this group and an older crime. Recently, thieves stole expensive electrical wires from the Khuntuni Electricity Office. The stolen wires cost around three lakh rupees. The police confirmed that these five men committed that exact theft.
The officers checked the criminal records of the arrested men. They discovered that these men break the law often. Local police stations already have many cases registered against them. These past cases involve similar thefts and property crimes. 

Details of the Suspects

The police released the names and ages of the five men. The youngest suspect is Madhusudan Khatua, who is 19 years old. The others are Dhanurjaya Sahu, age 23; Pramod Behera, age 26; Manoj Dehury, age 26; and Suryakanta Rout, age 27.

Legal Action and Court Appearance

The police registered a formal case against all five individuals. The officers charged them under Sections 310(4) and 310(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). After finishing the required paperwork, the police presented the men in the local court on Friday. The court will now review the evidence and decide the next steps for their legal process. Local residents thanked the police officers for their hard work and fast response.