Varanasi: Police arrested two Bangladeshi nationals for theft near Faridpur underpass in the Sarnath police station area late Monday night.The accused were identified as Mohammad Bairul Islam and Mohammad Shafiqul Islam alias Munna, both residents of Chapai Nawabganj in Bangladesh. They were produced before a court on Tuesday and sent to jail.Police recovered a pair of silver anklets and a chain, Rs 4,000 cash, passports, two mobile phones, iron crowbars and screwdrivers used to break locks.SHO Pankaj Tripathi said the accused had entered India around three months ago and had visited earlier too. During questioning, they said they had initially come to India for travel and later for medical treatment, but police suspect they were trying to mislead investigators.According to police, the accused entered India from Bangladesh and reached Kolkata on Sept 25 before travelling to Varanasi. Police said Shafiqul Islam’s belongings were stolen after his arrival in Varanasi, leaving him without money. The two then reached Faridpur in Sarnath and began committing thefts.Investigators said the accused conducted reconnaissance during the day and broke locks at night to steal from houses. They confessed to breaking into a house in Amanpuri Colony on Oct 19 and stealing valuables. Police said some of the stolen jewellery had already been sold.Following their arrest, security agencies, including the ATS, questioned the accused. Their passports and travel records are being verified, and police are investigating whether others were involved.DCP Varuna Zone Rajesh Pandey said police and other agencies are questioning the accused, gathering further information and carrying out legal proceedings.
