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Mumbai Gold Heists: Sewri Robbery Deemed Inside Job as Two Students Held in Ghatkopar Attack

CCTV review with technical surveillance drove rapid arrests, with the Sewri haul fully recovered.

Overview

  • RAK Marg police tracked two Sewri-case suspects to Ahmedabad and recovered all 2,067.143 grams of hallmarked gold.
  • Investigators arrested complainant Shamlabhai Hothibhai Rabari on allegations he orchestrated the Sewri theft with relatives, with additional co‑accused detained.
  • In Ghatkopar, police arrested college students Tanish Sushil Bhaisade and Suraj Jagdish Yadav within hours, while a third suspect remains on the run.
  • A bag left inside Darshan Jewellers containing identity documents, along with CCTV footage, enabled quick identifications and recovery of about 30 grams of gold.
  • The shop owner suffered a neck injury but is out of danger, with cases registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act provisions as multi-team probes continue.