Sarkhej Police successfully dismantled a theft ring, arresting four suspects involved in multiple robberies across Ahmedabad. The operation resulted in the recovery of stolen goods worth ₹1.1 lakh, including 21 mobile phones and cash.
The investigation began following a complaint filed on December 13, 2024, about an armed robbery near SP Ring Road, on a service road opposite a construction site.
The victim, Ajay Kumar, reported being assaulted by four individuals who stole his mobile phone, ₹8,000 in cash, and a Redmi phone valued at ₹5,000. Kumar sustained injuries during the attack, and the assailants fled the scene on a Bajaj Platina motorcycle.
Under the guidance of senior officials, the Sarkhej Police formed four dedicated teams to investigate the incident. Using CCTV footage, tracking IMEI numbers of stolen phones, and deploying informants, the police identified the accused as Harshil Sharma, Prashad Bhunkar, Sunil Khokharia, and Ashish Bhunkar. The suspects were apprehended near Mamatpura Bridge on Friday.
During the operation, police recovered 21 stolen mobile phones of various brands, valued at over ₹1 lakh, ₹13,000 in cash, and the Bajaj Platina motorcycle used in their crimes. The recovery of these items was made possible by meticulously tracking the devices’ IMEI numbers, which also linked the suspects to several unresolved theft cases in Ahmedabad and nearby areas.
R K Dhuliya, Police Inspector of Sarkhej Police Station, stated, “The accused hail from Rajasthan and had been residing in Ahmedabad, working as daily wage labourers and waiters. At night, they targeted secluded areas, ambushed unsuspecting victims, and fled with their belongings.”
The suspects are being interrogated about their involvement in other robberies and thefts reported in the vicinity. Police are also investigating potential links to a larger network of theft operations in the city.