3 days ago

Pune Crime Roundup Covers Assaults, Thefts, Fraud and Drugs

Police in and around Pimpri-Chinchwad recorded several unrelated crime cases.

In Dighi, three people were accused of insulting, threatening and assaulting someone during a housing-society meeting.

The complaint also says caste-related insults were made in public.

In Dange Chowk, a person allegedly tricked a senior citizen into giving up his ATM card and then withdrew money.

Police also investigated thefts of copper wire and a two-wheeler.

Two other cases involved an alleged stone attack and a motorcycle crash that seriously injured a passenger.

Police seized illegal drugs in Pimpri and Nanekarwadi.

The cases remain under investigation, and the allegations have not been proven in court.

Key facts

Dighi case: Three people were booked after a 42-year-old complainant alleged casteist abuse, threats and assault during a society meeting.
ATM fraud: A 63-year-old complainant allegedly lost ₹30,000 after his card was swapped at an ATM in Dange Chowk.
Copper-wire theft: Electrical copper wire worth ₹1,40,000 was allegedly stolen from a store room at Godrej Woods Ville Tower on Maan Road.
Vehicle theft: A Honda Shine valued at ₹20,000 was allegedly stolen behind a hostel in Talegaon Dabhade.
Stone attack: A complainant allegedly required five to six stitches after being hit on the head with a stone outside Sheetal Hotel.
Road-injury case: A pillion passenger allegedly suffered serious head and leg injuries after a rider drove rashly and braked suddenly.
Mephedrone seizure: Police seized mephedrone valued at ₹1,74,900 at H A Ground in Pimpri and arrested two people.
Ganja seizure: Chakan South police reported recovering 562 grams of ganja valued at ₹28,100 and arresting a labourer.

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