Mumbai Man Arrested in Connection with Rs 75 Lakh Robbery in Jaipur

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In a breakthrough in a sensational robbery case, a 39-year-old man from Mumbai was arrested by the Jaipur police in connection with the Rs 75 lakh robbery near SMS Hospital on June 3. The accused, Ajay Kumar Nat, is the elder brother of gang leader Santosh Chauhan and was found to be in possession of gems and jewellery worth Rs 70 lakh. Police had earlier detained Dharmveer alias Rahul Jat from Bharatpur based on CCTV footage, and subsequent arrests were made in Bharatpur and Mumbai.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ajay Kumar Nat, a 39-year-old man from Mumbai, was arrested by the Jaipur police in connection with the Rs 75 lakh robbery near SMS Hospital on June 3.
  • The accused is the elder brother of gang leader Santosh Chauhan and was found to be in possession of gems and jewellery worth Rs 70 lakh.
  • Police recovered several emerald necklaces and a gemstone-studded ring from his residence in Mumbai.
  • The case was lodged by jeweller Brijmohan Gandhi, who reported that two men on a motorcycle smashed the window of his parked car at the Prithviraj Road red light and fled with a bag containing emerald necklaces (700 ct), nine ruby stones (1,500 ct), diamond rings, cash, and other valuables.
  • Based on CCTV footage, police earlier detained Dharmveer alias Rahul Jat from Bharatpur, who named his accomplices, including Santosh Singh Chauhan, Vishal alias Bissu, Aniket alias Lala, Rahul Chaudhary, and Arvind alias Neta.
  • The gang reportedly trailed the jeweller from Johari Bazaar and executed the robbery at the Prithviraj T-point.
  • Aurangabad Police arrested a total of 6-7 gang members for the robbery.
  • Key recoveries include the vehicle used in the crime, two motorcycles, a .32 bore revolver, and some pieces of the stolen jewellery.
  • Arvind alias Neta kept one necklace before handing it to Ajay Kumar Nat in Bharatpur, who acted as the gang's handler.
  • Ajay allegedly downplayed the value of the loot to his associates and fled to Thane.

Statistics:

  • Value of stolen goods: Rs 75 lakh.
  • Value of recovered goods: Rs 70 lakh.
  • Number of arrests: 8 (including Ajay Kumar Nat and Dharmveer alias Rahul Jat).
  • Number of gang members: 7 (including Ajay Kumar Nat and accomplices).
  • Type of stolen goods: Emerald necklaces (700 ct), nine ruby stones (1,500 ct), diamond rings, cash, and other valuables.
  • Time period of the robbery: June 3.
  • Location of the robbery: Near SMS Hospital, Jaipur.

Sources:

  • TIMES NEWS NETWORK, "Mumbai man arrested in connection with Rs 75 lakh robbery in Jaipur"
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