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Pune Temple Theft: 'Priest' Steals After Praying, His Game Ends in 48 Hours Due to One Mistake
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Priest's Guise, Temple Theft: Habitual Thief Caught in 48 Hours in Pune
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01-03-2026, 12:39
Priest's Guise, Temple Theft: Habitual Thief Caught in 48 Hours in Pune
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A habitual thief, Naresh Agarchand Jain, targeted a Jain temple in Chinchwad, Pune, disguised as a priest.
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He stole a silver crown worth 2.5 lakh rupees from the deity after bowing to it, then wrapped it in cloth and fled.
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CCTV footage captured his actions, leading to his identification and apprehension.
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Pimpri-Chinchwad Crime Branch Unit 1 arrested him within 48 hours using technical investigation.
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Naresh Jain is a habitual offender with 12 previous cases; the stolen crown has been recovered.
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