Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Bhiwandi Police Bust Alleged Steel Rod Theft Racket, 16 Booked
Police in Bhiwandi say they have uncovered a group accused of stealing steel rods from trucks.
The trucks were travelling on highways near Bhiwandi, usually at night.
Police allege that some truck drivers worked with the group.
The rods were reportedly removed and sold through unauthorised channels.
Officers seized two trucks and steel goods worth about ₹43.89 lakh.
The seizure took place at a logistics centre near Rajnoli Naka.
Sixteen people have been named in the case, but the allegations still have to be investigated.
Police are also checking who bought the steel and whether more people were involved.
Kongaoan police booked 16 people over an alleged steel-rod theft racket in Bhiwandi.
Police said the suspects targeted trucks carrying steel rods on nearby highways at night.
Two trucks and steel goods valued at about ₹43.89 lakh were seized.
The alleged stolen material was found at Prathamesh Compound near Rajnoli Naka.
Police are investigating alleged buyers and whether additional suspects were involved.
- Who
- Kongaoan police booked 16 alleged participants, including Vikesh Kumar alias Monu Yadav and two named truck drivers.
- What
- Police said they busted an alleged racket involving the theft and illegal sale of steel rods from heavy vehicles.
- When
- The operation and case were reported on August 27, 2026; the alleged thefts occurred at night.
- Where
- The alleged thefts involved the Mumbai-Nashik Highway and the Bhiwandi-Thane bypass; the seizure occurred at Prathamesh Compound near Rajnoli Naka in Bhiwandi.
- Why
- Police allege that steel rods were removed from trucks and sold through unauthorised channels.
- Case location
- Kongaoan Police Station jurisdiction, Bhiwandi
- People booked
- 16
- Property seized
- Two trucks and a steel consignment
- Estimated value
- About ₹43.89 lakh
- Seizure site
- Prathamesh Compound, Aremex Logistics Centre, near Rajnoli Naka
- Reported routes targeted
- Mumbai-Nashik Highway and Bhiwandi-Thane bypass
- Investigation officer
- Assistant Police Inspector Arun Gholap