Jaipur: The joint police teams of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh investigating the theft of a 16th century cannon from Narwar Fort have pieced together how the artefact was brought into Rajasthan, concluding that the gang used three vehicles and travelled in a convoy to move the massive cannon after stealing it.Investigators said the stolen cannon was carried in a pickup, while an SUV escorted it to provide security and logistical support. Another vehicle was also part of the convoy, sources said.According to the investigation, the convoy travelled from Narwar in Shivpuri district through Gwalior, Morena and Dholpur before entering Karauli district in Rajasthan. Instead of passing through Karauli city, the accused allegedly took a shorter route via Masalpur towards Araniya-Khareta before reaching Hindaun.Police said the accused made an unsuccessful attempt to steal the cannon days before the theft. Investigators believe they managed to push the cannon down from the fort but abandoned the attempt after dragging it only 5-6 feet, finding it too heavy to move further.The gang allegedly returned on the intervening night of July 15 and 16 with additional accomplices and equipment before successfully removing the centuries-old cannon from the fort.Investigators further found that the Karauli police received information on the morning of July 16 about a pickup vehicle allegedly transporting weapons. A police blockade was set up, but the vehicle managed to evade interception.On Sunday, police arrested two suspects and seized one of the pickup vehicles. The stolen cannon is yet to be recovered. Police said raids are continuing at multiple locations in Karauli district, and efforts are underway to arrest the remaining accused and recover the centuries-old artefact.Sources said that the two accused are being quizzed about the whereabouts of the other suspects involved in the case. A senior official said that the cannon would be found soon.
