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Arun jewellers theft case: Cops nab three, including two Afghan nationals

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Mangaluru: Mangaluru police arrested three persons, including two Afghan nationals in connection with a jewellery theft case on Wednesday, September 25. The police have recovered 2.753 kg gold bars and jewels worth Rs 9 lakh from their possession.

The arrested have been identified as Wali Mohammed Safi (45), Mohammed Azim Khuram (25) both are from Kabul in Afghanistan and Muhthasimu alias Taslim (39), a resident of Kerala. However, two accused  Kunhi Ahmed from Kerala and Farid, an Afghan national, are still at large.

Addressing reporters here on Thursday, September 26, Commissioner of Police Dr P S Harsha informed that the accused were involved in the theft case, which occurred at Arun Jewellers, located at Bhavanthi Street, on the night of September 2. Among the accused, Muhthasimu alias Taslim is a key accused in this case. He has around 10 to 12 pending cases and he has links with underworld elements. The two Afghan nationals have pending cases in Delhi, under illegal Arms Act.

In order to gain entry through the back of the jewellery shop, the accused used gas drill and cracked the safe locker of the jewellery shop. Later, they decamped with gold and silver jewellery. The worth of the stolen gold weighing 3.43 kg is Rs 1,02,95,270 and value of silver weighing 20.66 kg is Rs 9,11,600.

Arun jewellers theft case: Cops nab three, including two Afghan nationals
Arun jewellers theft case: Cops nab three, including two Afghan nationals
Arun jewellers theft case: Cops nab three, including two Afghan nationals
Arun jewellers theft case: Cops nab three, including two Afghan nationals
Arun jewellers theft case: Cops nab three, including two Afghan nationals

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