# Ganpati Visarjan robbery arrests in Pune

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ganpati-visarjan-robbery-arrests-in-pune
> Updated: 2026-09-27T17:50:36.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In Pune, police arrested 15 individuals suspected of operating robbery gangs that targeted devotees during Ganpati Visarjan processions. The suspects allegedly stole gold chains, mangalsutras, and mobile phones within festival crowds.

Following a 56-hour operation, investigators dismantled two separate gang modules and recovered stolen property valued at approximately 35 lakh rupees. The suspects are linked to 22 criminal cases, including 19 incidents in the Vishrambag area. Zone-1 DCP Krishikesh Rawle noted that the operation involved investigators working in plain clothes to blend into the crowds.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Pune police arrest 15 for Ganpati Visarjan robbery gang

Pune police arrested 15 gang members for stealing gold jewelry and mobile phones from devotees during Ganpati Visarjan processions, recovering stolen goods worth 35 lakh rupees.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pune-police-arrest-15-for-ganpati-visarjan-robbery-gang

### 2026-09-23: Nagpur Police deploy 6,400 personnel for Ganesh Visarjan

Nagpur Police are deploying 6,400 personnel and 2,958 CCTV cameras for Ganesh Visarjan, implementing bans on laser lights and heavy vehicle traffic restrictions to manage large crowds.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nagpur-police-deploy-6400-personnel-for-ganesh-visarjan

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