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Fake Police Officers Steal Gold Jewellery From Senior Citizen In Pune
Fake Police Officers Steal Gold Jewellery From Senior Citizen In Pune
The Story in Brief
Two unidentified men posing as police officers allegedly robbed 59-year-old Prakash Gurusangappa Patil of gold jewellery in Eklahare village, Ambegaon taluka, Pune. Police said the incident occurred around 11.35am as Patil travelled by two-wheeler from Manchar. The men stopped him near Eklahare on the Pune-Nashik Highway and claimed they were investigating a murder and stolen jewellery.
They persuaded Patil to remove his 16.100-gram gold chain and 6.300-gram gold ring with a Ganpati pendant. The men allegedly placed the items in a handkerchief, swapped them with fake articles and fled on a black motorcycle. The jewellery was valued at about ₹1.19 lakh. Manchar Police have registered a cheating case and are searching for the accused. Officials advised people to verify such claims and contact police stations.
The Indian Opinion
The case shows how criminals can exploit public trust in official uniforms and authority. However, one reported incident does not by itself establish a wider trend. The accused have not been identified, and the investigation is still under way. Citizens should avoid handing over valuables during roadside checks and seek confirmation from the nearest police station without making assumptions about anyone’s identity.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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