Indore: Missing RSS caps send cops into a tizzy

What happens when the headgear of the parent body of the country's ruling party go missing? It is bound to send men in khaki into a tizzy. The Indore police are on the hunt for 'black caps' used by the RSS.

Updated on: Nov 5, 2014, 23:34:43 IST

Hindustan Times | By Ritesh Mishra, Indore

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What happens when the headgear of the parent body of the country's ruling party go missing? It is bound to send men in khaki into a tizzy.

The Indore police are on the hunt for 'black caps' used by the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) — a consignment of which was stolen from its office 'Archana' on Monday. The police was quick to respond and lodge a case on Tuesday.

Police said that unidentified miscreants stole a parcel of RSS caps worth Rs 5,400 from the RSS office. Sadar Bazar police have registered a case of theft and started investigation.

"We will retrieve the CCTV footage of the office and soon the accused will be arrested," said investigating officer Narayan Singh.

Singh further said that the incident took place on Tuesday afternoon when four parcels of caps and clothes came to the Indore office from Ujjain.

"As per office-bearers of the RSS, an unidentified person came inside the office premises and took away one of the parcel carrying caps," said Singh.

The police are yet to get the CCTV footage. "The CCTV footage is not with us and was seen only by the RSS office bearers," said the investigating officer.

Nor has the police been able to take statements of the RSS office-bearers. "They (RSS men) decided that they will talk to the senior office bearers first and then talk to the police," said Singh.

When contacted, Lakshman Navathe, RSS Indore Vibhag Sanghchalak said that he is not aware about the incident as he is in Delhi for some work. Other office-bearers of the RSS Indore did not respond to calls despite repeated attempts.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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