Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Gujarat Police Arrest Alleged Gang Member Wanted in Seven Cases
Police in Ahmedabad arrested a man they say was part of a group that stole money and valuables.
The man is 35 years old and is known as Vishal alias Bhau Tanwani.
Police say he was wanted in seven different cases.
One case involved a person carrying Rs 50 lakh for an Angadia firm.
The suspects allegedly stopped the person by pretending there had been a road accident.
Police say one person distracted the victim while another took the cash.
Investigators also say the group followed people carrying money and broke into vehicles.
The arrested man was handed over to the relevant police authorities for further legal action.
Ahmedabad City Crime Branch arrested 35-year-old Vishal alias Bhau Tanwani in a robbery investigation.
Police said he was wanted in seven cases involving robbery, theft and offences under the GujCTOC law.
The main case involved an alleged theft of Rs 50 lakh from a person carrying cash for an Angadia firm.
Police alleged that the group distracted cash carriers, broke vehicle windows or opened storage compartments to steal valuables.
Authorities recovered cash, phones, a motorcycle and alleged burglary tools valued at Rs 8.68 lakh.
- Who
- Ahmedabad City Crime Branch arrested 35-year-old Vishal alias Bhau Tanwani, whom police identify as an alleged member of the Chhara gang.
- What
- He was arrested in connection with a robbery case and was reportedly wanted in seven cases involving robbery, theft and GujCTOC-related offences.
- When
- Police announced the arrest on Sunday; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- The main case was registered at Krishna Nagar Police Station in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with other cases registered across Ahmedabad and at Kashmere Gate Police Station in North Delhi.
- Why
- Police allege that Tanwani and associates targeted people and vehicles carrying cash and valuables.
- Accused
- Vishal alias Bhau Tanwani, 35
- Cases wanted
- Seven cases
- Main case
- An alleged robbery involving Rs 50 lakh belonging to an Angadia firm
- Recovered cash
- Rs 7.5 lakh
- Other seized property
- Two mobile phones, a motorcycle, a glass breaker, an Allen key and a helmet
- Total seizure value
- Rs 8.68 lakh
- Next step
- The accused was handed over to the concerned police authorities for further legal proceedings