In a major breakthrough, Sarkhej Police Station has successfully dismantled a theft ring, arresting four suspects involved in multiple robberies across Ahmedabad. The operation resulted in the recovery of stolen goods worth Rs1.1 lakh, including 21 mobile phones and Rs13,000 in cash.
The investigation began following a complaint filed on December 13, 2024, by Ajay Kumar, who was assaulted during an armed robbery near SP Ring Road. The victim reported that four individuals attacked him and stole his mobile phone, Rs8,000 in cash, and a Redmi phone valued at Rs5,000. Kumar sustained injuries during the attack as 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, IMEI tracking of stolen phones, and deploying informants, the police identified the suspects 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, worth over Rs1 lakh, along with Rs13,000 in cash and the Bajaj Platina motorcycle used in their crimes. The recovery was made possible by tracking the devices’ IMEI numbers, which linked the suspects to several unresolved theft cases in Ahmedabad and nearby areas.
R K Dhuliya, Police Inspector of Sarkhej Police Station, revealed that the suspects hailed from Rajasthan and had been residing in Ahmedabad, working as daily wage laborers 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 in the region. Authorities are also investigating possible connections to a larger network of theft operations in the city.
