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Ahmed Shaikh Arrested for Rs 6.5 Lakh Gold Theft in Ahmedabad

Suspect arrested by Crime Branch for involvement in two thefts, accomplice Javed Shaikh previously arrested

by Ananya Mehta

The City Crime Branch has arrested Ahmed Shaikh, a 49-year-old laborer, in connection with two theft cases registered at Kalupur Police Station and Kalupur Railway Police Station. Acting on a tip-off, the police apprehended Shaikh near Mira Crossroads slum quarters on Wednesday.

Shaikh was wanted for his involvement in the theft of 21 tolas (210g) of gold ornaments in May 2024. He, along with his accomplice Javed Shaikh, targeted a passenger at Kalupur Railway Station and stole the gold. Javed Shaikh was arrested earlier in connection with the same case.

During questioning, Shaikh admitted to selling the stolen gold to a jeweller, Hitesh Soni, in Rakhial for Rs 6.5 lakh. He gave Rs 20,000 to Javed Shaikh and planned to visit a dargah in Bihar with the remaining money.

The Crime Branch police handed over Shaikh’s custody to Kalupur Railway Police for further investigation and action.

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