Who was arrested in the Kolhapur Rs 1.2 crore dacoity?

Seven suspects, including the bus cleaner, were arrested within 12 hours of the armed dacoity.

What was stolen in the Kolhapur bus robbery?

The robbers stole 60kg of silver, 10g of gold, and machinery parts worth Rs 1.2 crore.

Was the stolen property recovered after the Kolhapur dacoity?

Yes, the police successfully recovered the entire stolen property following the arrests.

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Kolhapur Dacoity: 7 Held in 12 Hrs, Rs 1.2 Cr Loot Recovered

24 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Seven suspects arrested within 12 hours of Rs 1.2 crore armed dacoity.
Bus cleaner, deep in debt, allegedly conspired with attackers.
Entire stolen property, including silver and gold, has been recovered.

Kolhapur Dacoity: 7 Held in 12 Hrs, Rs 1.2 Cr Loot Recovered

In a swift operation, Kolhapur police apprehended seven suspects within 12 hours of a substantial armed dacoity. The incident occurred late on Monday night when assailants forced a private bus to halt near Wathar, approximately 22km from Kolhapur city. They robbed an Angadia service staffer of 60kg of silver, 10g of gold, and machinery parts, amounting to Rs 1.2 crore in value.

The investigation revealed a surprising twist: the bus cleaner, identified as Saifu Afghani, was among the arrested suspects. Driven by significant debt, Afghani allegedly colluded with the primary suspect, Akshay Kadam, and five other individuals to execute the crime. Kadam, known for petty offenses, was apprehended first, leading the police to the rest of the group and the recovery of all the stolen valuables.