Sambalpur Police Arrest Fake Railway Staffer, Seize 12 Phones
Sambalpur railway police arrested 21‑year‑old Dinesh Nag for posing as an employee and stealing phones, recovering 12 devices and forged IDs.
Sambalpur railway police arrested 21‑year‑old Dinesh Nag of Tora village in Baragada district for posing as a railway employee and stealing mobile phones from passengers on night trains. He had been impersonating staff for over six months, targeting routes between Jharsuguda and Balangir. Police said he took phones from pockets and bags while passengers slept, later using one of the stolen devices. He was arrested at Bargarh railway station, where officers seized 12 stolen phones, a forged identity card, a railway uniform, a whistle and a green flag used to impersonate staff.
Background on the suspect Dinesh Nag, aged 21, resides in Tora village which falls under Baragada district. According to police investigations, he had been pretending to be a railway employee for a period exceeding six months. During this time he regularly boarded trains that operate after dark, particularly on the section linking Jharsuguda and Balangir. His method involved approaching passengers who were asleep, quietly removing mobile phones from their pockets or bags, and then retaining one of the stolen handsets for personal use.
Police statement Police said Dinesh would quietly steal phones from pockets and bags, later using one of the stolen devices himself. This statement was provided to investigators after multiple complaints from victims prompted a focused search that ultimately led to his identification and apprehension.
What did police recover during the arrest?
During the arrest at Bargarh railway station, police recovered 12 stolen mobile phones, a forged railway identity card, a railway uniform, a whistle and a green flag used to impersonate staff. A case has been registered under Sambalpur GRP Case No. 97/2026.
What happens next in the investigation?
A case has been registered under Sambalpur GRP Case No. 97/2026, and further investigation is underway to determine if others were involved. Authorities are examining whether the forged identity card, uniform, whistle and green flag were part of a broader network or if additional individuals assisted Dinesh Nag in his alleged activities.
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Who was arrested in Sambalpur for posing as a railway employee?
Dinesh Nag, a 21‑year‑old from Tora village in Baragada district, was arrested for posing as a railway employee.
What is the name and age of the accused?
The accused is Dinesh Nag, aged 21.
From which village and district does the accused come?
He is from Tora village in Baragada district.
How long had the accused been impersonating a railway staffer?
He had been impersonating railway staff for over six months.
Which train routes did the accused target for thefts?
He targeted night trains on routes between Jharsuguda and Balangir.
What items were seized by police during the arrest?
Police seized 12 stolen mobile phones, a forged railway identity card, a railway uniform, a whistle and a green flag used to impersonate staff.
How many stolen mobile phones were recovered?
Twelve stolen mobile phones were recovered.
Under which case number was the case registered?
The case was registered under Sambalpur GRP Case No. 97/2026.
What is the purpose of the ongoing investigation?
Further investigation is underway to determine if others were involved in the thefts.
Where was the accused arrested?
He was arrested at Bargarh railway station.
Debraj Meher
District Correspondent, Sambalpur
Debraj Meher reports on Sambalpur district's civic affairs, the Hirakud dam command area, and the region's handloom economy. He has been the Mirror's Sambalpur correspondent since 2021.
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