Pune: Airport Police Arrest Three Burglars, Recover Rs 14 Lakh Worth of Stolen Gold and Laptops
Viman Nagar, 11th October 2025: The Pune City Police have arrested three habitual burglars and recovered stolen property worth ₹14 lakh, including gold ornaments and laptops, in a major breakthrough by the Viman Nagar Police Station.
The case (Crime Register No. 465/2025) was registered on September 23, 2025, after complainant Anjali Kanikraj Sigamani (34), a resident of Wadgaon Shinde Road, Lohgaon, reported a house break-in. The burglars had allegedly broken the lock of her house and stolen about nine tolas (90 grams) of gold ornaments and two laptops.
Following directions from Senior Police Inspector Govind Jadhav, the investigation team launched an intensive probe. Police Constables Yogesh Thopte and Dnyandev Awari scrutinized CCTV footage from the crime scene and surrounding areas. After reviewing footage from 144 cameras across multiple locations—including Lohgaon, Porwal Road, DY Patil College Road, Jalebi Chowk, Pride World City, Pathare Mala, Dighi, and Bhosari—the police were able to identify and trace the accused.
The arrested suspects have been identified as:
Jay Sanjay Mohite (22), resident of Mahadev Nagar, Bhosari
Akash Sudhir Salvi (23), resident of Gaikwad Nagar, Dighi
Shubham Ashok Madiwal (20), resident of Gondhale Nagar, Hadapsar
The first two accused were apprehended based on CCTV footage analysis. During interrogation, they revealed the involvement of Shubham Madiwal, who was later arrested on October 6, 2025, following a confidential tip-off received by Head Constables Sachin Manjare and Lalu Karhe.
Police recovered gold ornaments worth ₹11 lakh and two laptops valued at ₹3 lakh from the accused, with the total seized property amounting to ₹14 lakh.
“The team worked tirelessly, reviewing footage from over a hundred CCTV cameras to track the culprits. The arrests have helped solve the burglary and recover valuable property,” said Senior Police Inspector Govind Jadhav of Viman Nagar Police Station.
The operation was carried out under the supervision of Additional Commissioner Manoj Patil (East Region), Deputy Commissioner Somay Munde (Zone 4), and Assistant Commissioner Pranjali Sonawane (Yerwada Division).
The investigation team included PSI Manoj Barure and police personnel Yogesh Thopte, Dnyandev Awari, Lalu Karhe, Sachin Manjare, Rupesh Pisal, Dadasaheb Barde, Hariprasad Punde, Shailesh Naik, Ankush Jogdande, Rakesh Chandekar, Ganesh Ithape, Sagar Kasar, Pandurang Mhaske, and Constable Sana Shaikh.
Further investigation is being conducted by PSI Manoj Barure.
