Pune Police Detain Mother-Son Duo in ₹2.18 Lakh Gold Chain Theft on PMPML Bus
Pune Police Crime Branch Unit 7 detained Rukmini Shankar Jadhav and her son Nitin Shankar Jadhav, both residents of Mundhwa, in connection with a gold chain theft on a crowded PMPML bus on October 6. Police recovered the stolen jewellery worth ₹2.18 lakh. Further investigation is underway at Vimantal Police Station.
Pune: Pune Police Crime Branch Unit 7 has detained a mother and her son in connection with the alleged theft of a senior citizen's gold chain worth ₹2.18 lakh during a crowded PMPML bus journey. Police have also recovered the stolen jewellery.
The incident took place on October 6, 2026, within the jurisdiction of Vimantal Police Station. According to police, the suspects allegedly took advantage of the crowd inside the bus to steal the elderly passenger's gold chain.
Mother and Son Detained in Theft Case
The suspects have been identified as Rukmini Shankar Jadhav and her son Nitin Shankar Jadhav, both residents of Mundhwa, Pune.
Following the theft, the victim lodged a complaint at Vimantal Police Station, where a case was registered against the unidentified suspects.
Police subsequently launched an investigation to identify those responsible for the theft.
Crime Branch Unit 7 Recovers Stolen Jewellery
Pune Police Crime Branch Unit 7 joined the investigation and used technical analysis to trace the suspects.
Based on information gathered during the investigation, the police team identified and detained the mother-son duo.
During the operation, officers recovered the stolen gold chain, valued at approximately ₹2.18 lakh.
Further Investigation by Vimantal Police
The suspects have been detained in connection with the registered theft case. Vimantal Police are carrying out further investigation and legal proceedings.
Police have not yet disclosed whether the duo is suspected of involvement in other similar thefts.