The investigation into an armed robbery reported in Sindhekela of Balangir district has taken police to Kharjoda village under Kalyansinghpur in Rayagada district. Balangir Police conducted a raid as part of efforts to trace property allegedly connected with the robbery and other theft cases.
According to the information available, police detained two people during the operation and are questioning them to establish their alleged role in the case.
The development comes days after armed miscreants reportedly carried out robberies in different parts of Sindhekela on August 23. The incident had raised concern in the area and prompted police to intensify the investigation.
Sindhekela robbery investigation expands to Rayagada
The movement of the investigation from Balangir to Kalyansinghpur indicates that police are examining possible links beyond the immediate area where the robbery occurred.
During the raid in Kharjoda village, police reportedly recovered gold and silver items. The information provided for the case puts the total recovery at around 5 kg, although the exact breakup and valuation of the seized items have not been independently confirmed in publicly available reports.
Police have detained two persons for questioning. Their alleged involvement, if any, will be established through the ongoing investigation.
The case is being treated as part of a wider investigation into theft and robbery incidents. Recent police action in Rayagada has also focused on property-related crimes, with authorities investigating suspected links between offenders and cases reported across multiple areas.
Armed robbery reported in Sindhekela
The original incident was reported in Sindhekela in Balangir district, where armed miscreants allegedly targeted different locations on August 23.
Reports published after the incident said a gold trader’s residence near Sindhekela Police Station was also targeted. The reported robbery involved gold ornaments, while police began examining the circumstances surrounding the incident and identifying those responsible.
The investigation is now focusing on the possible movement and recovery of stolen valuables. Police are expected to verify whether the items seized in Kalyansinghpur are connected with the Sindhekela cases.
Police continue questioning
The two detained persons are being questioned as investigators work to establish the source of the recovered valuables and determine whether they have any connection with the August 23 incidents.
At this stage, detention for questioning should not be treated as confirmation of guilt. Further details about arrests, recoveries and the exact role of the suspects will depend on the findings of the police investigation.
Rayagada Police have recently reported successful action against an inter-district burglary network, including arrests and recovery of gold, silver, vehicles and other items. Police said the investigation into those cases was also examining possible involvement in additional property offences.
The latest development adds another layer to the Sindhekela robbery investigation, with police now tracing leads in Kalyansinghpur of Rayagada district. Further information is expected as investigators verify the recovered gold and silver and question the two detained persons.
