Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Report Robbery, Assaults, Weapons And Theft
Police in and around Pimpri-Chinchwad reported several unrelated incidents between August 21 and August 23.
In one case, a man pretending to be a holy Naga Sadhu allegedly tricked a driver into handing over a gold ring.
In another case, a person calling himself the area’s “bhai” allegedly attacked a young man with an iron rod.
Police arrested a 20-year-old accused of carrying an unlicensed pistol in Kiwale.
A speeding scooter allegedly hit two women crossing a road, seriously injuring one of them.
An Activa scooter was reported stolen from outside a home in Walhekarwadi.
Police also detained a 19-year-old accused of carrying a sharp sickle.
The relevant police stations said their investigations were continuing.
A fake Naga Sadhu allegedly stole a gold ring from driver Abhijit Ramchandra Patil after offering blessings during a late-night lift.
A self-proclaimed local “bhai” and three unidentified associates allegedly assaulted a 19-year-old with an iron rod in Rupinagar.
Police arrested Aditya Kailash Kadam, 20, in Kiwale for allegedly possessing an unlicensed iron pistol valued at ₹50,000.
An unidentified two-wheeler rider allegedly struck two women crossing a road, seriously injuring one, and fled after the crash.
Police also investigated an Activa theft in Walhekarwadi and detained a youth accused of carrying an illegal sickle in Khalumbre.
- Who
- The reported suspects include an unknown person posing as a Naga Sadhu, Manmeet Singh and three unidentified associates, Aditya Kailash Kadam, an unidentified two-wheeler rider, an unknown scooter thief, and Prashant Tanaji Rohile.
- What
- Police reported alleged cheating, assault, illegal possession of a pistol and sickle, a road collision, and scooter theft in separate cases.
- When
- The incidents occurred between Friday, August 21, and Sunday, August 23, at times ranging from 1:00 AM to 8:20 PM.
- Where
- The cases were reported in Pimpri-Chinchwad-area locations including Chinchwad, Rupinagar, Kiwale, Walhekarwadi, Flora City, and Khalumbre.
- Why
- The alleged offenses involved a promise of blessings, a dispute over acknowledgment, possession of weapons in violation of orders, reckless driving, and theft.
- Reported period
- August 21–23, with the year not specified in the report
- Gold-ring case
- A driver reported losing a gold ring to a person posing as a Naga Sadhu
- Assault case
- A 19-year-old complainant was allegedly struck with an iron rod and threatened
- Pistol seizure
- Police seized an unlicensed iron pistol valued at ₹50,000 in Kiwale
- Road collision
- One woman suffered severe left-thigh injuries and her sister suffered minor injuries
- Vehicle theft
- A Honda Activa valued at ₹20,000 was reported stolen in Walhekarwadi
- Police stations
- Chikhali, Dehu Road, Talegaon Dabhade, Chinchwad, and North Mahalunge police handled the cases