Two Arrested for Chain-Snatching at Preacher's Daughter's Wedding in Pune
Two held for chain-snatching, theft at preacher’s daughter’s wedding in Ahilyanagar
Hindustan Times
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Two suspects have been arrested for chain-snatching during the wedding of renowned preacher Indurikar Maharaj's daughter in Ahilyanagar, Pune, India. The incident involved the theft of approximately 60 grams of gold jewellery, leading to multiple complaints from guests. Police recovered stolen items valued at ₹2.89 lakh (about $3,500 USD).
- 01Two individuals arrested for theft during a high-profile wedding.
- 02Incident occurred on May 2, involving around 60 grams of gold jewellery.
- 03Multiple complaints of theft have been filed by wedding guests.
- 04Police recovered stolen items worth ₹2.89 lakh (about $3,500 USD).
- 05Accused had a history of crime and were caught planning to divide the stolen goods.
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On May 2, during the wedding of renowned preacher Indurikar Maharaj's daughter in Ahilyanagar, Pune, two suspects were arrested for chain-snatching. The incident occurred during a flag-hoisting program, where an unidentified thief snatched approximately 60 grams of gold jewellery from a guest. Following the complaint, police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. Investigators identified the suspects as Sagar Suresh Kamble, 32, and Babalu alias Abdul Ibrahim Pinjari, 36, both from Shrirampur in Ahilyanagar district. They were apprehended while allegedly planning to divide the stolen items. Police recovered 11.5 grams of gold jewellery worth ₹1.49 lakh (about $1,800 USD), two mobile phones valued at ₹70,000 (about $840 USD), and a motorcycle also worth ₹70,000 from the suspects. This incident has raised concerns among attendees, including prominent political figures who were present at the event.
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The incident has raised concerns about security at public events, especially those attended by high-profile individuals.
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