31
Jan
After an extensive 17-month search spanning multiple states, Banderdewa police have arrested Pradip Siva, a truck driver who allegedly stole a vehicle loaded with ₹16.35 lakh worth of steel bars. The suspect was apprehended in Bengaluru, bringing an end to a prolonged interstate manhunt. The case dates back to August 2023, when Siva, who was entrusted with transporting 27.720 metric tonnes of TMT bars from Banderdewa to Ledo, Tinsukia, disappeared along with the truck and its cargo. The shipment, belonging to Satyam Steel & Alloys, never reached its destination, prompting a police investigation. Despite initial efforts, Siva managed to evade…
