The Shirur police on Wednesday apprehended three individuals in Kondhwa for allegedly stealing 17 goats from various locations in Shirur, just two days before Bakrid. The suspects were caught while attempting to sell the animals for Bakrid sacrifice rituals.
Details of the Incident
An officer from the Shirur police informed TOI that residents of Shirur had purchased the goats for the sacrifice ritual and had tied them in cattle sheds outside their houses. On Tuesday, as many as 17 goats were stolen. A 42-year-old resident of Shirur lodged a complaint. The total value of the stolen goats was over Rs 6 lakh.
How the Suspects Were Caught
The officer stated that the complainant's relative shared details of the stolen goats on various social media platforms. A friend from Kondhwa noticed similar goats at a market in the Kausar Baug area and alerted the complainant. The complainant, along with his relatives and others, reached the spot, nabbed three suspects in Kondhwa, and brought them to the police station.
Confession and Recovery
The officer added that the trio, all from Shirur, admitted to stealing the goats. The police recovered four stolen goats from them. A search is ongoing for their fourth accomplice.
