Pune: Mundhwa Police Arrest Two Burglars, Recover 14 Stolen Two-Wheelers
Mundhwa, 13th September 2023: The officials from Mundhwa Police station have arrested individuals involved in a series of house burglaries and two-wheeler thefts. The operation has resulted in the recovery of 14 stolen motorcycles and the retrieval of cash and gold amounting to a total of 7 lakhs.
The prime suspect, identified as Gorakh Vilas Dhande in his twenties, hailing from Shivshambho Nagar, Gokul Nagar, Katraj, has been taken into custody. Additionally, a minor accomplice was also detained in connection with the crimes.
The police, responding to the increasing incidents of vehicle theft, had intensified patrolling efforts in the area. Their vigilance paid off when Head Constable Dinesh Bhandurge and Constable Sachin Patil received information about the suspicious activities of two individuals in Ghorpadi village, suggesting their intent to commit a crime. Acting swiftly, the police detained one of the suspects.
Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the arrested individuals were responsible for the theft of 14 motorcycles. Additionally, they were found to be in possession of stolen gold and cash, collectively valued at 7 lakhs.
Senior Police Inspector Vishnu Tamhane of the Mundhwa Police Station said, “Patrolling was increased by the police to prevent vehicle theft. Acting on a tip-off, our team nabbed the duo. Fourteen bikes were seized from one accused, and other valuables were seized.”
The investigation under guidance of DCP (Zone 5) Vikrant Deshmukh, ACP Ashwini Rakh and Senior PI Tamhane. The team included Police Inspector Pradip Kakade, Assistant Police Inspector Sandeep Jore, police personnel Dinesh Bhandurge, Sachin Patil, Mahesh Pathak, Vaibhav More, Rahul More, and Swapnil Raskar.
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