Pune Police Crack Major Housebreaking Case, Recover Gold and Silver Worth Over Rs 43 Lakh
Hadapsar, 14th June 2025: Pune Police have successfully solved a high-profile housebreaking and theft case, recovering gold, diamond jewelry, and silver worth ₹43.55 lakh, along with a Yamaha R15 motorcycle used in the crime. The breakthrough came after a meticulous 23-day investigation involving the review of around 170 CCTV cameras and extensive technical analysis.
On 17th May, a case was registered at Hadapsar Police Station under BNS sections 331(3)(4) (punishment for house-trespass or house-breaking) and 305(A) (theft), following a theft at Magarpatta City. A parallel investigation by the Anti-Dacoity and Anti-Vehicle Theft Squad led to the discovery of a suspicious Yamaha R15 motorcycle without a number plate. CCTV footage confirmed the motorcycle was used by the suspect during the housebreaking incident. Police teams then launched a coordinated search across Solapur, Barshi, Dharashiv, Bhum, and Paranda to track down the accused.
On 11th June, acting on a tip-off, a team led by Assistant Police Inspectors Pravin Kalukhe and C.B. Berad, along with other officers, laid a trap in Manjari. The suspect, identified as Rohit Vilas Andhare (25), an X-ray technician originally from Dharashiv and currently residing in Kharadi, was apprehended.
During interrogation, Andhare confessed to committing the theft in a flat at Magarpatta City. Police recovered 48 tolas of gold and diamond jewelry, 500 grams of silver, and the Yamaha motorcycle from his possession. The Hadapsar police have successfully cracked the case and recovered the stolen property. Further investigation is underway.
