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Gold Stolen for Thar: Nephew's Luxury SUV Invite Unravels Theft
25 Oct
Summary
- A 19-year-old stole 15 tolas of gold worth Rs 10 lakh.
- He bought a Mahindra Thar with the stolen money.
- The theft was discovered when he invited his uncle to the SUV's puja.
In Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, a 19-year-old man named Samar Popat Chavan was arrested for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 10 lakh from his uncle. The stolen 15 tolas of gold jewellery were reportedly sold to a local jeweller, Sangram Babaso More.
Chavan used the Rs 10 lakh he received to purchase a new Mahindra Thar. He then invited his uncle, Umesh Maruti Chavan, to the puja ceremony for the SUV. During the ceremony, Umesh discovered his gold ornaments were missing from a cupboard.
Kodoli Police investigated the complaint and became suspicious of Chavan due to his sudden acquisition of the expensive vehicle. Following questioning, Chavan allegedly confessed to the theft. The jeweller, More, was also arrested for purchasing the stolen gold.
