Woman Arrested in Pune for Stealing Gold Worth ₹13.87 Lakh
Woman arrested for house break-in, stealing gold ornaments worth ₹13.87 lakh
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A 38-year-old woman, Sarika Santosh Bhujbal, was arrested in Pune district, Maharashtra, India, for allegedly breaking into a house and stealing gold ornaments valued at ₹13.87 lakh (approximately $16,600 USD). The police identified her through CCTV footage and she later confessed to the crime.
- 01Sarika Santosh Bhujbal, 38, was arrested for a house break-in.
- 02The stolen gold ornaments are valued at ₹13.87 lakh (approximately $16,600 USD).
- 03The incident occurred on April 22, and an FIR was filed the same day.
- 04Bhujbal was known to the complainant and used a duplicate key to enter the house.
- 05Approximately 10 tolas of gold were recovered from her possession.
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On April 23, a 38-year-old woman named Sarika Santosh Bhujbal was arrested by the South Mahalunge MIDC police in Pune district, Maharashtra, India, for allegedly breaking into a house and stealing gold ornaments worth ₹13.87 lakh (approximately $16,600 USD). The break-in was reported on April 22, and an FIR was registered the same day under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Following an investigation that included analyzing CCTV footage, police identified Bhujbal as a suspect. During questioning, she confessed to the crime, revealing that she had prior knowledge of the valuables in the house and used a duplicate key to gain access. The police recovered approximately 10 tolas of gold from her possession. Further investigations are ongoing.
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This incident raises concerns about home security in the area, prompting residents to be more vigilant.
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