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Bihar Man Arrested in Rs 76 Lakh Burglary at TV Actor's Home
10 Aug
Summary
- Santacruz Police and Crime Branch cracked Lopamudra Raut's burglary case.
- Suspect Chandan Kamlesh Mukhiya arrested; Rs 76 lakh property recovered.
- The theft occurred while the actor was out of town between June and July.
Santacruz Police, in collaboration with the Crime Branch, have successfully resolved a significant burglary at the Mumbai residence of television personality Lopamudra Raut. The primary suspect, identified as 26-year-old Chandan Kamlesh Mukhiya from Bihar, was apprehended.
Authorities recovered stolen assets valued at Rs 76 lakh, encompassing cash, gold jewelry, and gold biscuits, shortly after Mukhiya's arrest. The burglary took place between June 20 and July 27, while Raut was out of the city. The crime was discovered upon her return, prompting an immediate police investigation.
Investigators utilized extensive CCTV footage to trace Mukhiya to his hometown in Bihar. Interrogation revealed that the accused intentionally targeted the locked apartment during Raut's absence. Police sources indicated that Mukhiya had planned to use the stolen money to acquire land in his sister's name. He remains in police custody as investigations continue to recover any remaining stolen property.
