Criminal Involved in 55 Robbery Cases Arrested

The Swargate police have arrested a notorious gang linked to multiple thefts and robberies across Pune city and rural areas, unravelling a series of high-profile cases.

- Shrinivas Deshpande

PUNE:

The prime accused, Ganesh Maruti Kathewade (37), a native of Mukhed in Nanded district, has been involved in over 55 robbery cases. Another key suspect, Suresh Baban Pawar (35), a former deputy sarpanch of Amberwet village, was earlier booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) for his involvement in the Balu Marne murder case.

The police have also arrested Bhimsingh alias Ajay Karnansingh Rajput, a jeweller, who acted as a mediator between the accused and other jewellers to dispose of the stolen goods.