Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Man impersonates Swiggy agent to snatch gold chain in Vadodara
A man named Kishor, also known as Ajay Machhi, dressed up like a Swiggy delivery person to trick a 74-year-old man named Hasmukh Patel.
When Mr. Patel went to the gate to receive a parcel, Kishor snatched the gold chain from his neck and ran away.
The police found out about the crime and started looking for him.
Meanwhile, Kishor had already gone to Bharuch, where he had tried to do the same thing the day before but failed.
The police in Bharuch caught him based on a tip.
Kishor has done similar crimes before and has many cases against him.
He even rented a two-wheeler to escape easily.
The police are now working to bring him back to Vadodara to face the charges.
A 46-year-old man impersonated a Swiggy delivery agent to snatch a gold chain from a 74-year-old man in Vadodara.
The accused, Kishor alias Ajay Machhi, had previously attempted a similar crime in Bharuch on January 1.
Machhi was caught by Bharuch C-Division police based on a tip-off.
He has 28 cases of theft and chain snatching registered against him in various districts of Gujarat.
The police have initiated the process to seek his arrest on transfer to Vadodara.
- Who
- Kishor alias Ajay Machhi (46), a hardened criminal with 28 cases against him
- What
- Impersonated a Swiggy delivery agent to snatch a gold chain from a 74-year-old man
- When
- Early evening on Friday, with a previous attempt on January 1 in Bharuch
- Where
- Akota area in Vadodara, Gujarat
- Why
- To commit theft and chain snatching, targeting senior citizens
- Victim
- 74-year-old Hasmukh Patel
- Location
- Akota area, Vadodara
- Accused
- Kishor alias Ajay Machhi (46)
- Modus Operandi
- Impersonating delivery agent
- Previous Attempts
- Similar attempt in Bharuch on January 1
- Vehicle Used
- Rented two-wheeler
- Cases Against Accused
- 28 cases of theft and chain snatching
- Legal Action
- Sent to Porbandar Jail under Gujarat Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act, 1985
