Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Watchman Gang Steals ₹26.59 Lakh from BNCMC Corporator's Home
A newly elected city council member in Bhiwandi, India, had a lot of money and jewelry stolen from his home.
The thief was the building's watchman, who worked with some friends to break into the home while the family was away at a party.
They took about ₹26.59 lakh worth of stuff.
The police are looking into it and have caught one of the thieves.
A newly elected BNCMC corporator's home was burglarized by a watchman-led gang.
The theft occurred while the family was attending a function out of town.
Stolen items include ₹8.80 lakh in cash and 13.275 tolas of gold jewelry, totaling ₹26.59 lakh.
The watchman and his wife, who was employed as a domestic help, were suspected and traced to Kalyan.
Police have detained one suspect and are examining CCTV footage to identify other accomplices.
- Who
- Sandeep Bhoir, a newly elected BNCMC corporator, and his family
- What
- A burglary resulting in the theft of ₹26.59 lakh in cash and gold jewelry
- When
- Between January 30 and 31
- Where
- Kamatghar area, Bhiwandi
- Why
- The watchman and his associates took advantage of the family's absence to commit the theft
- Victim
- Sandeep Bhoir, newly elected BNCMC corporator
- Location
- Kamatghar area, Bhiwandi
- Stolen Items
- ₹8.80 lakh in cash and 13.275 tolas of gold jewelry
- Total Loss
- ₹26.59 lakh
- Date of Theft
- January 30-31
- Suspects
- Watchman and his associates
- Investigation Status
- One suspect detained, CCTV footage being examined