Police have achieved another significant breakthrough in the high-profile Amrapali Jewelers robbery case, which occurred on June 12 in the Kanti police station area of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. Five more accused have been arrested in connection with the ₹70 lakh heist, bringing the total number of arrests to nine.

The arrested individuals include the 'liner' who planned the robbery, the weapon supplier, and jewelers who melted down and purchased the stolen gold. Police have recovered approximately ₹5 lakh worth of gold ornaments, ₹50,000 worth of silver, a loaded country-made pistol, six live cartridges, two motorcycles, one car, and ₹26,540 in cash from them.

Rural SP Rajesh Kumar Singh Prabhakar stated in a press conference that four accused had already been arrested and sent to jail. Initial police action led to the recovery of about ₹33 lakh worth of gold and silver ornaments hidden in the soil, along with a motorcycle used in the robbery. Further investigation revealed the entire network.

Police investigations revealed that Mithilesh Kumar, a resident of Chhapra Khas in Paru police station area, was the main 'liner' who reconnoitered Amrapali Jewelers and provided information to the criminals. Ajit Kumar alias Bhola Singh, a resident of Lalganj, Vaishali, also played a 'liner' role. Jitendra Kumar of Paru was arrested as the weapon supplier. Interrogations also revealed that jewelers Prashant Kumar and stockist Mukesh Kumar from Lalganj were involved in melting and selling the stolen gold, and they have also been apprehended. Police stated that investigations are ongoing, and raids are being conducted to apprehend the remaining absconding accused.