A shocking case has come to light in Jalgaon district where a police officer, considered the guardian of law and order in the society, is the ringleader of thieves. The police have arrested four people, including a sub-inspector who is a few months away from retirement, while busting a gang that was stealing gold chains and cash from citizens at bus stands.
PSI Prahlad Mante was the main mastermind
It has been revealed that 57-year-old police sub-inspector Prahlad Mante from Jalna is the main mastermind of this gang, and he was personally present at the bus stands and participated in the theft. After the theft incident at Chopda bus stand on April 16, the police investigated the crime thoroughly and solved the case. While investigating the stolen Rs 35,000 and gold chain of farmer Vasant Koli, Chopda police chased four people on Dharangaon road and arrested them. A four-wheeler (MH-43-N-2928) and the stolen money were seized from their possession.
Other accused in the gang and criminal background
This gang includes Prahlad Mante, Shrikant Baghe, Ambadas Salgaonkar and Rauf Sheikh. Notably, it has come to light that Ambadas Salgaonkar has already been booked for 27 crimes. This makes the criminal background of this gang clear.
Police vigilance and action
While investigating a gang of thieves, the police had been keeping a secret vigil in the bus stand area. The accused were on their way back after stealing, when the police chased them and arrested them.