Police vs Unidentified Accused — Bareilly earring snatching case

Timeline

1. 2 Nov 2026News

   Accused in Bareilly earring snatching case identified as Devraj using Yaksh App

   Following an encounter, police identified the accused as Devraj (28), a resident of Bakainia, by matching CCTV footage against the UP Police's 'Yaksh App' facial recognition database. Multiple criminal cases have been registered against him.

   Dainik Bhaskar

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police identified a person suspected of snatching earrings using facial recognition software.

   Who:

   The Uttar Pradesh Police used technology to identify the accused, Devraj.

   When:

   Reported on 2 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   Police matched surveillance video of the crime against a database of criminal records using the Yaksh App.

   What it means:

   The investigation has moved forward by officially linking a specific individual to the alleged earring snatching incident.

2. 2 Nov 2026News

   Accused of snatching earrings from a woman in Bareilly injured in an encounter; watch video

   Amar Ujala

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   An unidentified person was hurt in a physical confrontation with police after a theft.

   Who:

   The police are the law enforcement agency and the unidentified person is the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 2 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   The event took place in the district of Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The individual is accused of snatching earrings from a woman.

   What it means:

   The investigation will continue following this confrontation between the police and the accused.