Pune Railway Police Seize 20 Mobiles Valued at Rs 1.9 Lakh, Two Theft Arrested
Pune, 4th September 2025: A joint team of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) CPDS/Pune and Government Railway Police (GRP) Pune apprehended two individuals in connection with multiple mobile phone thefts at Pune Railway Station, leading to the recovery of 20 stolen mobile phones worth ₹1,90,401.
According to officials, reliable inputs on 2 September indicated that the accused involved in the theft of a passenger’s mobile phone from the GS coach of Train No. 12149 (Pune–Danapur Express) on 30 June 2025 were present at the four-wheeler parking area of Pune Railway Station.
The joint team laid a trap at the location. On spotting the police, the suspects tried to escape but were chased and caught. The arrested individuals have been identified as:
1. Buddhraj Morpal Bagdi (32 years), resident of Diloda, District Baran (Rajasthan), currently residing at Mangalwar Peth, Pune.
2. Amarlal Hansraj Bagdi (22 years), resident of Bada ka Balaji, District Baran (Rajasthan), currently residing at Mangalwar Peth, Pune.
During the search, 20 stolen mobile phones were found in a sack bag carried by the first accused. Both admitted to stealing mobile phones from passengers in running trains and at Pune Railway Station.
GRP Pune has registered the case in CR No. 363/2025 under Section 303(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) dated 2 September 2025, relating to the theft of a Vivo mobile phone valued at ₹15,000. Investigation regarding other recovered mobile phones is underway.
