Archive · 7 Oct 2026
One Arrested After Theft at BJP Councillor’s Dehradun Home
Police in Dehradun have arrested a man in connection with a theft at a councillor’s home.
The man is Dinesh Sunar, who police say was identified in CCTV footage.
They arrested him at Basant Vihar Chowk on Tuesday night.
The theft happened on the night of September 29-30.
Police said the family was made unconscious by a sedative mixed into their food.
Cash, jewellery, watches and other belongings were taken.
Sunar reportedly told police that the group also stole Rs 2 lakh in cash.
Police say four other people, including Bharat Thapa, are still being sought.
Police arrested Dinesh Sunar, 27, in connection with a theft at BJP councillor Amita Singh’s Dehradun home.
Sunar was detained Tuesday night at Basant Vihar Chowk after police identified him in CCTV footage.
The theft took place on the night of September 29-30, after family members were allegedly rendered unconscious by a sedative mixed into their food.
Police said cash, jewellery, expensive watches and other items were stolen; Sunar reportedly said the group took Rs 2 lakh in cash.
Police said four other individuals, including alleged domestic help Bharat Thapa, remain at large and are being sought.
- Who
- Police arrested Dinesh Sunar in connection with a theft at councillor Amita Singh’s home; four others, including Bharat Thapa, remain at large.
- What
- A theft involving cash, jewellery, watches and other items; police say the family was rendered unconscious by a sedative mixed into their food.
- When
- The theft occurred on the night of September 29-30; Sunar was arrested Tuesday night, according to the report published October 7.
- Where
- Basant Vihar, Dehradun; Sunar was arrested at Basant Vihar Chowk.
- Why
- Police said the group planned the theft to steal valuables from the home.
- Arrested
- Dinesh Sunar, 27
- Arrest location
- Basant Vihar Chowk
- Theft location
- Councillor Amita Singh’s home in Dehradun’s Basant Vihar area
- Theft date
- Night of September 29-30
- Cash reportedly stolen
- Rs 2 lakh
- Sunar’s reported share
- Rs 50,000, with the remaining share promised later
- Suspects still at large
- Police said four other individuals, including Bharat Thapa, remain at large