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Pune Police Bust Two Gangs Involved in Chain Snatching and Mobile Phone Theft

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During the ongoing Wari procession in Pune, two gangs were busted by the Crime Branch of Pune City Police, arresting six gang members, including a minor, and detaining a 19-year-old suspect accused of stealing mobile phones. The arrested gang members allegedly targeted gold chains worn by devotees, recovering 22.5 tolas of gold chains and other valuables worth Rs.19.4 lakh. In a separate operation, police arrested a 19-year-old suspect and a 17-year-old minor for stealing mobile phones, recovering 14 mobile phones worth approximately Rs.4.5 lakh.

Key Takeaways:

  • Six gang members, including a minor, were arrested by the Crime Branch of Pune City Police for their involvement in chain snatching and mobile phone theft.
  • The arrested gang members were identified as Chandani Kamble, Rita alias Ganga Namdev, Babita Upadhye, Pooja Kamble, and Ganesh Jadhav.
  • The gangs allegedly targeted gold chains worn by devotees participating in the Wari procession, recovering 22.5 tolas of gold chains and other valuables worth Rs.19.4 lakh.
  • Two cases were registered against the accused at the Hadapsar and Loni Kalbhor police stations.
  • In a separate operation, police arrested a 19-year-old suspect and a 17-year-old minor for stealing mobile phones, recovering 14 mobile phones worth approximately Rs.4.5 lakh.
  • Three mobile theft cases were registered against this duo at the Hadapsar and Wanowrie police stations.
  • The gangs allegedly operated in crowded areas, especially during festivals, village fairs, and the Wari, to identify targets and execute thefts.
  • SPI Wahid Pathan explained the gangs' modus operandi, highlighting their use of deception to victims.

Statistics:

  • 22.5 tolas of gold chains were recovered from the gangs.
  • The recovered gold chains and other valuables were worth Rs.19.4 lakh.
  • 14 mobile phones were recovered from the suspects accused of stealing mobile phones, worth approximately Rs.4.5 lakh.
  • Three mobile theft cases were registered against the duo accused of stealing mobile phones.
  • A 19-year-old suspect and a 17-year-old minor were arrested for stealing mobile phones.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times - link not provided

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