Archive · 9 Sep 2026
Beed Police Invoke ‘Mini-MCOCA’ Against Armed Burglary Gang
Beed Police are investigating a group accused of stealing from homes and committing other armed crimes.
The case began after a house in Yelambghat was burgled on July 5.
Police say gold, silver and cash worth more than ₹6.12 lakh were stolen.
They later connected the incident to a six-person gang.
Four people have been arrested.
Police say the gang may have been involved in at least eight serious crimes.
Two other suspected members are still being searched for.
Police used a strict organized-crime provision under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which is being called “Mini-MCOCA.”
Beed Police invoked Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, known as “Mini-MCOCA,” against a gang accused of armed burglaries and dacoities.
The investigation began after a July 5 burglary in Yelambghat, where property worth more than ₹6.12 lakh was reportedly stolen.
Police arrested four suspects from Dharashiv district and recovered ₹32,000 in cash during police custody.
Investigators allege the six-member gang was linked to at least eight serious armed offenses across Beed and neighboring districts.
Two alleged gang members remain absconding, while the action was sanctioned by Beed Superintendent of Police Navneet Kanwat.
- Who
- Beed Police, acting against a six-member gang; four suspects have been arrested and two remain absconding.
- What
- Police invoked Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against the gang over alleged armed burglaries, dacoities and other offenses.
- When
- The reported burglary occurred on the night of July 5, 2026; the complaint was filed on July 6, 2026.
- Where
- The case began in Yelambghat in Beed tehsil and allegedly involves crimes across Beed and Dharashiv districts.
- Why
- Police allege the gang committed organized armed offenses for financial gain.
- Legal provision
- Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, described as “Mini-MCOCA”
- Initial complaint
- Filed by farmer Ramesh Babasaheb Kale at Neknoor police station
- Reported stolen property
- Gold and silver ornaments plus ₹1.05 lakh in cash, valued at more than ₹6.12 lakh
- Arrests
- Four suspects arrested
- Cash recovered
- ₹32,000 recovered during police custody
- Alleged network
- A six-member gang linked by investigators to at least eight serious armed offenses
- Pending action
- A search continues for two alleged gang members who remain absconding