Navi Mumbai, Nov 22: Rabale Police has busted a gang that stole jewellery and cash from a wedding ceremony at Airoli’s Leva Patidar Samaj Hall, arresting a woman from Madhya Pradesh and recovering stolen property worth Rs 7.53 lakh.
Purse Stolen During Kanyadaan Ceremony
The theft took place on November 2 during the wedding of the daughter of Shakuntala Dayashankar Prasad (65), when members of the gang stole a purse kept on the stage for the kanyadaan ceremony. The purse contained gold and silver jewellery, Rs 2 lakh in cash and two iPhones, totalling Rs 8.53 lakh.
Accused Linked to Notorious Kadia Sansi Gang
Police have arrested Anjali Pradeep Dapani (28), linked to the notorious Kadia Sansi gang from Madhya Pradesh. Three other members of the gang are absconding.
CCTV Footage, Swift Car Clue Lead Police to Suspects
After the complaint was filed, a team led by Senior Police Inspector Balakrishna Sawant and supervised by Assistant Police Inspector Avinash Palde analysed CCTV footage and identified two suspects along with the Swift car used in the crime. Further investigation established that the group belonged to Kadia Sansi village in Madhya Pradesh.
Five-Day Search Leads to Arrest; Three Accused Still at Large
A police team carried out a five-day covert search in the village and succeeded in arresting the woman accused. The remaining three accused — Arun alias Varun Baleria, Manav Sisodiya and Pradeep Sisodiya — are still at large.
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“This gang specifically targets crowded functions such as weddings. We recovered most of the stolen valuables. Efforts are underway to nab the remaining accused,” Senior PI Sawant said.
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