1 week ago
Six Arrested After Zepto Worker Kidnapped and Robbed in Pune
Police in Pimpri-Chinchwad arrested six people over the alleged kidnapping and robbery of a delivery worker.
The worker had just delivered an order in Gahunje.
Police say the suspects stopped him near a Zepto store and forced him into an auto-rickshaw.
They allegedly took him to an open area near a graveyard in Mamurdi.
The worker was allegedly beaten and robbed of ₹90,000.
Investigators studied CCTV recordings and mobile-phone information.
They also received help from informants.
Police say the arrested people admitted involvement during questioning, and the case was transferred to Talegaon Dabhade police for further action.
Pimpri-Chinchwad Crime Branch arrested six alleged habitual offenders in connection with the case.
Police allege the suspects intercepted a Zepto delivery worker near Gahunje Stadium and forced him into an auto-rickshaw.
The worker was allegedly taken to an open ground near the Mamurdi graveyard, assaulted and robbed of ₹90,000.
Investigators used CCTV footage, mobile-phone analysis and informant information to identify the suspects.
Police seized property worth ₹1.80 lakh, including the alleged getaway auto-rickshaw and mobile phones.
- Who
- Six alleged habitual offenders were arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and robbery of a Zepto delivery worker.
- What
- The worker was allegedly abducted, assaulted and robbed of ₹90,000.
- Where
- The alleged interception occurred near Gahunje Stadium and a Zepto store; the worker was taken to an open ground near the Mamurdi graveyard in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
- When
- The arrests were reported on Tuesday; the article does not specify when the incident occurred.
- Why
- Police allege the suspects targeted the worker to rob him of cash after he completed a delivery.
Key facts
- Arrests
- Six suspects arrested by Pimpri-Chinchwad Crime Branch Unit-4
- Alleged victim
- A Zepto delivery worker
- Cash allegedly robbed
- ₹90,000
- Property seized
- Items worth ₹1.80 lakh
- Investigation methods
- CCTV footage, mobile-phone analysis and informant information
- Police station handling the case
- Talegaon Dabhade police
- Accused status
- Police describe all six as habitual offenders with previous criminal records
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