In a remarkable display of community vigilance, residents of Pargaon village in Daund taluka successfully foiled a burglary attempt at a local jewellery shop and apprehended two members of an interstate criminal gang on Saturday.
Villagers Spring Into Action
The incident unfolded approximately 65 kilometers from Pune when alert villagers noticed suspicious activity around the jewellery establishment. According to police reports, four individuals were attempting to force open the shop's shutter during the nighttime operation.
An officer from Yavat police station revealed that they had received prior intelligence about the planned burglary. "By the time our team reached the location, the local residents had already gathered in response to the suspicious movements," the officer stated. "The villagers informed us that four men were trying to break into the shop, but fled upon seeing the community members approaching."
Dramatic Chase and Arrest
As police began their search operation, they discovered the suspects hiding behind the shop premises. The moment the gang members realized they had been spotted, they attempted to escape by running in different directions.
What followed was a dramatic chase through the village as local residents joined forces with police to pursue the fleeing suspects. In a testament to community policing, the villagers managed to capture two of the four accused after an intense pursuit.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Rahul Malvi (28) from Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh and Premchand Chatrawat (22) from Chittorgarh in Rajasthan. During their apprehension, police recovered sharp weapons and a pair of scissors from the duo.
Interstate Criminal Network Exposed
Preliminary investigations have uncovered that the arrested individuals belong to an organized interstate gang operating across multiple states. Police have confirmed they have identified the two accomplices who managed to escape during the confrontation.
"We have ascertained the identity of their two accomplices and will arrest them soon," the investigating officer assured. The gang had abandoned a stolen motorcycle at the crime scene during their hurried escape.
Authorities have registered a First Information Report under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including Section 111 (organized crime), Section 309 (robbery), Section 303 (theft), and Section 61 (criminal conspiracy).
The successful prevention of this burglary highlights the effectiveness of community-police cooperation in combating organized crime in rural areas. Police have intensified patrolling in the region while continuing their hunt for the remaining gang members.
