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Dungarpur Eco Gang Busted: Passengers Robbed at Knifepoint for Booze Parties
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News18•17-10-2026, 09:16
Dungarpur Eco Gang Busted: Passengers Robbed at Knifepoint for Booze Parties
- •Rajasthan's Dungarpur police busted the Eco gang and arrested five accused for robbing passengers.
- •The gang targeted travelers waiting outside bus stands at night, luring them into an Eco vehicle.
- •Victims were taken to isolated spots, beaten, and looted of cash, mobile phones, and ATM cards at knifepoint.
- •Stolen money was primarily used by the accused to fund their luxurious lifestyles and booze parties.
- •Police recovered the Eco car, a knife, three mobile phones, and Rs 58,000 in cash from the suspects.
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The gang targeted passengers waiting for transport outside bus stands at night by luring them into their Eco vehicle, taking them to isolated locations, and robbing them of their valuables at knifepoint before spending the money on booze parties and luxurious lifestyles.
Police recovered the Eco vehicle used in the commission of the crimes, a knife utilized for intimidation, three mobile phones, and Rs 58,000 in cash from the possession of the arrested suspects.
The police launched an investigation after robbery incidents came to light in the Varda police station area on September 2 and October 3.
