Other Courts

Maharashtra Police Crack Rs 33 Lakh Jewellery Theft Case, Two Arrested

Police in Maharashtra’s Palghar district have cracked a major theft case involving the burglary of jewellery worth Rs 33 lakh from a residence in Virar.

Thieves

Two individuals, identified as Sonu Sheikh (43) and Motilal Soni, were apprehended in Thane city, confirmed Deputy Commissioner of Police Jayant Bajbale of Virar (Zone-III). The stolen jewellery, valued at Rs 27.65 lakh, was successfully recovered from their possession.

The burglary occurred at a house in Dongarpada, Virar, during the night of April 24-25, while the occupants were away.

Complaint

An FIR was registered by the Virar police under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code based on a complaint filed by the affected family.

Utilizing various investigative techniques such as CCTV footage analysis, technical expertise, and intelligence inputs, the investigative team pinpointed Sonu Sheikh as the prime suspect, stated Senior Police Inspector Vijay Pawar. Acting on a lead suggesting Sheikh’s presence in the Vasant Vihar locality, law enforcement officials set up a trap on April 27 and successfully apprehended him in Manpada.

During interrogation, Sheikh revealed his involvement in the theft and disclosed that he had disposed of the stolen jewellery to Motilal Soni, known for his dealings with old and imitation jewellery outside jewellers’ shops. Following this information, Soni was promptly located and arrested on the same day.

Police disclosed that Sheikh, the primary culprit, has a history of criminal activity and is currently facing multiple criminal cases across various police stations in Mumbai and Thane.

Read More: Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, States High Court, Other Courts, International

Nunnem Gangte

Recent Posts

Punjab & Haryana HC Notice To Jindal Law School Over AI-Generated Exam Claims

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday has issued a notice to Jindal Global…

1 hour ago

ED Files Money Laundering Complaint Against Charanjit Singh Bajaj, 4 Others

The ED on Tuesday has filed a Prosecution Complaint before the Special Court in Mohali…

2 hours ago

Pune Porsche Case: SC Rejects Anticipatory Bail To Father Of Minor Driver’s Friend

The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied bail to Arunkumar Devnath Singh, whose son is a…

3 hours ago

SC Dumps Plea Against Quashing LOC For Sushant Singh Rajput’s Ex-House Help

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Centre's appeal against a Bombay High Court order…

3 hours ago

Rape Case: SC Issues Notice On Ex-Army Officer’s Plea For Quashing Charge sheet

The Supreme Court on Tuesday has agreed to review a plea from retired Army Captain…

4 hours ago

Chhattisgarh NAN Scam: FIR Against 2 Retired IAS Officers, Former AG

The Chhattisgarh Anti-Corruption Bureau on Tuesday has registered a case against 2 retired IAS officers…

4 hours ago