Home / Crime and Justice / Pune Man Arrested for Impersonating Cop, Robbing Rs 8 Lakh
Pune Man Arrested for Impersonating Cop, Robbing Rs 8 Lakh
1 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Mukhtar Sayyad Irani, 34, arrested for robbery while posing as cop
- Stole Rs 8 lakh in cash from vehicle in Porvorim, Goa
- Police teams conducted raids in Pune and Mumbai to nab suspect
On Saturday, the Porvorim police in Goa arrested a 34-year-old man from Pune, Mukhtar Sayyad Irani, in connection with a robbery case. According to Porvorim PI Rahul Parab, some unidentified persons had impersonated police officials and stopped a vehicle, robbing Rs 8 lakh in cash.
Following the incident, the police formed multiple teams that proceeded to Pune and Kalyan, Mumbai, and conducted several raids. A vehicle used in the crime was seized from Ambivali, Thane, and brought to Goa. The team also camped in Irani Basti, Pune, and Ambivali to identify the suspects.
With the assistance from the Pune crime branch, Irani was eventually arrested and remanded in four days of police custody. North Goa SP Rahul Gupta stated that the investigation is ongoing.
