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Pune Police Arrest 3, Recover ₹18.5 Lakh Jewellery In Shirur Case

Three men arrested, stolen property worth ₹18.5 lakh recovered

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 26 August 2026 at 05:36 pm
Pune Police Arrest 3, Recover ₹18.5 Lakh Jewellery In Shirur Case

A housebreaking theft case in Shirur, Pune, has led to the arrest of three men by the Local Crime Branch (LCB), Pune Rural, along with Saswad and Shirur police. The arrests were made on August 15 after a joint team traced the suspects to the Lasurne area.

The suspects have been identified as Suraj Bhima Nimbalkar, Shankar Tayappa Ghorpade, and Sangam Lala Shinde. They allegedly broke into a BSNL office in State Bank Colony, Shirur, and stole frame motherboards and printed circuit boards (PCBs) belonging to BSNL. They also broke into a locked house in Wada Colony, Shirur, and stole gold and silver jewellery.

The stolen property, worth ₹18.5 lakh at market value, includes 121 grams of gold jewellery and 200 grams of silver jewellery. The recovery was recorded through a seizure panchnama. The suspects confessed to their involvement in the Shirur housebreaking case during questioning.

The investigation was led by Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill, who directed the LCB and police teams to focus on property-related crimes in the Shirur area. The LCB team examined the crime scenes, studied the timing and modus operandi of the thefts, and compiled details of similar cases.

A special team carried out technical analysis, and police collected descriptions of the suspects from witnesses and the complainant. CCTV footage from roads around the crime scenes was checked as part of the investigation. The investigation indicated that suspects linked to the theft were in the Lasurne area.

The suspects were initially remanded to police custody and are now in magisterial custody. They disclosed that they had committed the crime with the help of other accomplices, and the search for the remaining suspects is underway.

The operation was carried out jointly by the LCB, Pune Rural, Saswad police, and Shirur police. The case was registered at Shirur Police Station under Crime Register No. 649/2026, and police invoked Sections 305, 331(3), and 331(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The recovery of stolen property and the arrest of the suspects are a significant achievement for the Pune police. The case highlights the importance of coordination between different police teams and the use of technical analysis in solving crimes.

The Pune police have been working to reduce property-related crimes in the area, and this case is a step in the right direction. The police are continuing to investigate and are searching for the remaining suspects.

In conclusion, the arrest of three men and the recovery of stolen property worth ₹18.5 lakh are a significant achievement for the Pune police. The case highlights the importance of coordination and technical analysis in solving crimes, and it is a step in the right direction for reducing property-related crimes in the area.

The Pune police will continue to work to solve crimes and bring perpetrators to justice. The public can be assured that the police are doing their best to keep the community safe.

The case is a reminder that crime can happen anywhere, and it is essential for the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police. By working together, the police and the public can reduce crime and make the community a safer place.

The Pune police have appealed to the public to come forward with any information that may help in solving crimes. The public can contact the police anonymously, and all information will be treated confidentially.

In the end, the arrest of the suspects and the recovery of stolen property are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Pune police. The police will continue to work tirelessly to solve crimes and bring perpetrators to justice, and the public can be assured that they are doing their best to keep the community safe.

Frequently asked questions

What was stolen in the Shirur housebreaking case?

Gold and silver jewellery worth ₹18.5 lakh, as well as frame motherboards and printed circuit boards (PCBs) belonging to BSNL.

How did the police catch the suspects?

The police used technical analysis, CCTV footage, and descriptions from witnesses to track down the suspects in the Lasurne area.

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