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Six arrested in ₹40-lakh Kalyan heist; most stolen cash recovered
Police have arrested six suspects within 24 hours of a major robbery in Kalyan, recovering nearly ₹36.48 lakh in cash and stolen motorcycles. The Crime Branch used technical surveillance and informant networks to track down the accused.
LSN India ·
The Crime Branch has successfully apprehended six individuals suspected of involvement in a ₹40-lakh robbery in Kalyan, marking a swift resolution to the high-value theft. The arrests were completed within 24 hours of the incident being reported.
Investigators employed advanced technical analysis combined with intelligence from informants to identify and locate the accused persons. The coordinated approach enabled law enforcement to move quickly and prevent the suspects from fleeing the jurisdiction.
Police have recovered ₹36.48 lakh from the crime scene, including cash and two motorcycles seized from the accused. The recovered assets represent the bulk of the stolen amount, though authorities continue to account for the remaining portion of the original ₹40-lakh theft.
The rapid arrests underscore the Crime Branch's strengthened capacity in leveraging technology and ground intelligence for solving major crimes. Investigations into the circumstances of the robbery and the roles of individual suspects are ongoing.