Pune Thief Steals ₹4.95 Lakh Worth of Gold Jewellery from Elderly Couple

A shocking incident in Pune where a thief stole gold jewellery worth ₹4.95 lakh from an elderly couple who had stopped to get vada pav from a shop.

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Pune Thief Steals ₹4.95 Lakh Worth of Gold Jewellery from Elderly Couple
Real Estate Pune:In a stunning incident in Pune, a thief made off with ₹4.95 lakh worth of gold jewellery from an elderly couple who had stopped to grab a snack from a vada pav shop in Shevalewadi. The couple, Dashrath Babaulal Dhamne (69) and his wife Jayashree, had been to the State Bank of India (SBI) in Uruli Kanchan to retrieve their 19 tolas of gold ornaments, which they had mortgaged to secure a loan of ₹8 lakh.

The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the couple stopped at a vada pav shop on Pune-Solapur road at 3 45 pm. Dashrath went to get the vada pav while Jayashree stayed back near their two-wheeler. A cloth bag containing the jewellery, bank documents, and mobile phone was kept near the handle of the vehicle.As soon as Jayashree's eyes were diverted from the bag, the thief struck, snatching the bag and making a run for it. Jayashree tried to grab hold of him, but the thief quickly hopped onto a vehicle and sped away.

The stolen jewellery included gold bangles, a gold ring, mangalsutra, and other ornaments. A case under Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been lodged at the Hadapsar Police Station, and further investigation is underway.The incident has left the elderly couple shaken, and the police are reviewing CCTV footage to catch the thief. The State Bank of India (SBI) is a public sector banking and financial services company headquartered in Mumbai.

State Bank of India (SBI) is an Indian multinational public sector banking and financial services statutory body headquartered in Mumbai. It is the largest public sector bank in India. Pune is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the second-largest city in the state after Mumbai and is known for its rich cultural heritage and history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was stolen from the elderly couple?

₹4.95 lakh worth of gold jewellery, including gold bangles, a gold ring, mangalsutra, and other ornaments.

Where did the incident occur?

The incident occurred at a vada pav shop in Shevalewadi on Pune-Solapur road.

What was the couple doing when the thief struck?

The couple had stopped to get vada pav from a shop, and Dashrath had gone to get the snack while Jayashree stayed back near the vehicle.

What is the status of the investigation?

A case under Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been lodged at the Hadapsar Police Station, and further investigation is underway.

What is the name of the bank where the couple had mortgaged their gold ornaments?

State Bank of India (SBI) in Uruli Kanchan.

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