Major Breakthrough By Pimpri Chinchwad Police; Gold Worth ₹4.5 Lakh Recovered & Two Held In Theft Case

Pimpri Chinchwad: In a significant breakthrough, the Crime Branch of the Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissionerate (PCPC) has successfully arrested two accused involved in multiple serious theft cases and recovered stolen gold jewellery worth ₹4.5 lakh from their possession.

According to Pimpri-Chinchwad's Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Dr Shivaji Pawar, the arrests were made under the guidance of Pimpri-Chinchwad Commissioner of Police Vinoy Kumar Choubey as part of an intensified drive against property-related crimes.

The accused have been identified as Ganesh Bharat Giri and his accomplice, who were allegedly involved in chain-snatching and house-breaking incidents reported across various police station limits. Acting on technical inputs and intelligence gathered during the investigation, a crime branch team apprehended the suspects and seized gold ornaments weighing approximately 60 grams, valued at ₹4,50,000.

Police officials stated that the accused had confessed to their involvement in several theft cases registered at different police stations, including Nigdi, MIDC Bhosari, Bhosari, Pimpri, and Chikhali Police Stations within Pimpri Chinchwad Police, as well as in areas under the Pune City Police jurisdiction, at Vishrantwadi Police Station.

Further investigation revealed that multiple offences registered in Beed district were also detected against the main accused, including crimes under the Maharashtra Police Act and cases of house theft and chain snatching. The accused were reportedly active in different cities, including Pune and Beed, and were previously involved in similar criminal activities.

The operation was carried out by the Anti-Property Crime Cell of the Crime Branch under the supervision of senior police officials, including Joint Commissioner of Police Shashikant Mahavarkar, DCP Dr Pawar and ACP Dr Vishal Hire. The team was led by Senior Police Inspector Sanjay Waghole.

Police have initiated further legal proceedings against the accused and are continuing the investigation to ascertain their involvement in additional offences.