Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Three Arrested After Palghar Jeweller Loses Rs 90 Lakh
Three men are accused of robbing a jewellery shop in Dahanu.
The robbery happened on July 20.
The shop was called New Laxmi Jewellers.
Police said the men wore masks and fired one round.
They allegedly took jewellery worth Rs 90 lakh.
Police first arrested Yashwant Sadhu Chaudhari on July 27.
Two more people, Dipesh Yashwant Gawali and Vishal Dhakya Chaure, were later arrested.
Police recovered jewellery worth Rs 51.51 lakh, while the investigation continues.
Three masked men allegedly robbed New Laxmi Jewellers on Irani Road in Dahanu on July 20.
The suspects allegedly took 700 grams of jewellery valued at Rs 90 lakh.
Police said one round was fired and property was damaged during the robbery.
Police arrested Yashwant Sadhu Chaudhari, Dipesh Yashwant Gawali and Vishal Dhakya Chaure.
Police recovered 428.05 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs 51.51 lakh from the three suspects.
- Who
- Three alleged robbers—Yashwant Sadhu Chaudhari, Dipesh Yashwant Gawali and Vishal Dhakya Chaure—were arrested by Palghar police.
- What
- A jewellery store was allegedly robbed of 700 grams of jewellery worth Rs 90 lakh; police recovered 428.05 grams valued at Rs 51.51 lakh.
- When
- The robbery occurred on July 20; the first arrest was made on July 27, and the report was issued on August 22.
- Where
- New Laxmi Jewellers on Irani Road in Dahanu, Palghar district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Police said the suspects allegedly robbed the store; their motive was not specified.
- Robbery location
- New Laxmi Jewellers, Irani Road, Dahanu
- Robbery date
- July 20
- Stolen jewellery
- 700 grams valued at Rs 90 lakh
- Recovered jewellery
- 428.05 grams valued at Rs 51.51 lakh
- Arrests
- Three people
- First arrest
- Yashwant Sadhu Chaudhari was arrested on July 27
- Investigation
- Further investigation was underway