Man Arrested for Rs 18 Lakh Jewellery Heist in Palghar
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News18•29-01-2026, 17:15
Man Arrested for Rs 18 Lakh Jewellery Heist in Palghar
- •Mohammad Kalam Salamuddin Ansari, 42, was arrested for stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 18 lakh from Mahalaxmi Jewellers in Vikramgad, Palghar.
- •The theft occurred on January 14 when Ansari took 148.9 grams of gold tops while staff were occupied.
- •Palghar district rural police tracked Ansari to Bhiwandi, Thane, based on various inputs.
- •Police recovered 39 pairs of gold tops, weighing 101 grams, from the accused.
- •Ansari is a habitual offender with 13 prior property-related crime cases and is in police custody until January 30.
Why It Matters: A habitual offender was arrested in Palghar for an Rs 18 lakh jewellery theft, with most valuables recovered.
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