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Gold thefts in Maharashtra
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Recent reports indicate separate incidents of gold theft in the state of Maharashtra, India. In Pune, Khadak police arrested two individuals, an uncle 36-year-old scrap businessman Mustafa Nazir Sheikh and nephew, 22-year-old key maker Sarfaraz (also known as Avez Menuddin Sheikh), following a theft valued at approximately 2.24 crore rupees from a goldsmith’s residence in the Ravivar Peth. Peth residence of goldsmith Mohammad Taufiq Razzaq Khan. Authorities recovered 2.2 kilograms of stolen gold jewelry and gold biscuits biscuits, plus an additional 46 grams of gold, after identifying the suspects through CCTV footage. Both suspects have reportedly confessed to their involvement. In Kolhapur district, a 19-year-old man Samar Chavan was arrested for allegedly stealing approximately 15 tolas of gold jewelry from his uncle. The suspect uncle, Umesh Maruti Chavan, and his wife. Chavan reportedly sold the items ornaments to a local goldsmith, Sangram Babaso More, for approximately 10 lakh rupees to purchase a Mahindra Thar SUV. In a notable turn of events, Chavan invited his uncle to a traditional puja ceremony for the new vehicle. Both The theft was discovered when Umesh Chavan attempted to retrieve jewelry to wear for the suspect occasion. Kodoli police have taken both the teenager and the goldsmith who purchased the stolen goods have been taken into custody.
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