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Kalyan Police Bust Interstate Chain-Snatching Gang

Strategic Insights

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The Kalyan Police have arrested three individuals, including Abhay Sunil Gupta (21), Abhishek Johari (32), and Arpit Shukla (27), all residents of Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the recent chain-snatching incident in Dombivli. The suspects had used a stolen motorcycle to commit crimes in Dombivli and had been involved in ten cases registered across Thane Police, Pune Police Commissionerate, and Hargaon Police Station in Uttar Pradesh. During the interrogation, the accused confessed to stealing the motorcycle in Pune and were found to be in possession of a country-made revolver, four live cartridges, and other ammunition.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kalyan Police have solved ten cases, including motorcycle thefts, and busted an interstate chain-snatching gang.
  • The accused, Abhay Sunil Gupta (21), Abhishek Johari (32), and Arpit Shukla (27), are residents of Uttar Pradesh.
  • The suspects used a stolen motorcycle to commit crimes in Dombivli and had been involved in ten cases registered across Thane Police, Pune Police Commissionerate, and Hargaon Police Station in Uttar Pradesh.
  • During interrogation, the accused confessed to stealing the motorcycle in Pune and were found to be in possession of a country-made revolver, four live cartridges, and other ammunition.
  • A fresh FIR under relevant sections of the Arms Act was registered against the accused.
  • Arpit Shukla, one of the accused, has a murder case lodged against him in Uttar Pradesh and was released on bail.

Statistics:

  • 106: The number of CCTV clips examined by the police to gather evidence.
  • 10: The number of cases solved by the Kalyan Police, including motorcycle thefts and chain-snatching incidents.
  • 22: The date when the motorbike was stolen from Narayan Peth in Pune.
  • 22: The date when the motorbike was stolen from Narayan Peth in Pune.
  • 4:30 PM: The time when the chain-snatching incident occurred in Dombivli.

Sources:

  • The Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com, September 2025 (newspaper article)

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