Pune: Khadak Police Crack Rs 2.20 Crore Gold Theft Case in 12 Hours, Recover Gold Worth Rs 2.24 Crore
Pune, 12th October 2026: Khadak police have arrested two men in connection with the theft of gold jewellery and biscuits weighing about 2.2 kg from a residence in Raviwar Peth, and recovered the stolen property along with an additional 46 grams of gold, according to a police press note.
The theft took place between 6 pm and 8.15 pm on October 10, when the complainant and his wife were away from home. The complainant, Mohammad Taufeeq Razzak Khan, 36, is a goldsmith. Police said the thieves allegedly broke open a lock and took the valuables, estimated in the complaint to be worth ₹2.20 crore.
“After reviewing CCTV footage and following up on specific information, our team identified and arrested the two suspects. The investigation led to the recovery of the stolen jewellery and biscuits, as well as an additional 46 grams of gold,” said DCP (Zone 1) Krushikesh Rawale, according to a quote drafted from the press note.
The accused have been identified as Mustafa Nazir Sheikh, 36, a scrap dealer, and Sarfaraz alias Avez Mehboob Sheikh, 22, a key maker. Police said the two are relatives and residents of Raviwar Peth. They were arrested on October 11 at about 5.30 pm.
Police said the recovered property weighs about 2.246 kg in total and is valued at approximately ₹2,24,00,862. A case has been registered at Khadak police station under Sections 305(a), 331(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. A court has remanded the accused to two days of police custody.
The operation was carried out under the guidance of Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police Sanjay Darade, Additional Commissioner of Police Rajesh Bansode, DCP (Zone 1) Krushikesh Rawale and Assistant Commissioner of Police Sachin Hire.
The investigation team included Senior Police Inspector Dhananjay Pingale and Police Inspector (Crime) Sharmila Sutar, Assistant Police Inspector Prasanna Jadhav, Police Sub-Inspectors Mahendra Kamble, Rahul Makhare, Dhadhe and Khade, Assistant Sub-Inspector Santosh Mohite and personnel Vinod Shinde, Mayur Bhosale, Amit Jamdade, Hemant Perane, Nilesh Sabale, Vikas Pandhole, Saif Nadaf, Umesh Mathpati, Kudale, Dhadhe and Khade.
