What started as a temple housebreaking in Gujarat’s Kutch district has reportedly unravelled a calculated ‘theft plan’, with police alleging the accused used Google Maps to commit the crime.
Police mentioned on Sunday that they’ve arrested two males for allegedly finishing up thefts through the use of Google Maps to establish and goal temples.
They arrested Panchabhai Koli from Gedi and Javed Ghanchi from Umaiya whereas they have been allegedly on their approach to Radhanpur to eliminate stolen jewelry. Performing on a tip-off, officers arrested the duo and recovered jewelry, money and cell phones from them, as per a report by India Immediately.
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The investigation started after a theft at Khodiyar Mata and Ramapir temples in Moti Hamirpar village, the place jewelry price ₹1,10,150 was stolen. Police mentioned they cracked the case inside days, main them to the 2 accused, the report additional talked about.
How the thefts have been carried out
Throughout interrogation, police discovered that Ghanchi used Google Maps to scan for temples situated in distant areas. After figuring out targets, the 2 would go to the temples at night time and break open locks utilizing a pointy iron instrument usually used for reducing coconuts. They might then steal valuables and go away earlier than being detected.
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Police mentioned the arrests have helped them clear up a number of thefts, together with incidents reported on the Selari temple. Police are inspecting whether or not the duo was concerned in additional such circumstances.
Officers mentioned they recovered 14 silver umbrellas, a silver-like steel snake, money and cell phones. The full worth of seized property is estimated at round ₹10 lakh. As well as, ₹2,28,160 in money was additionally recovered.
Police have registered three circumstances in opposition to Javed Ghanchi and two in opposition to Panchabhai Koli beneath varied sections of the regulation. Additional investigation into the matter is underway.
