Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Four Arrested in Ratlam Theft Probe, Gold and Silver Recovered
Police in Ratlam arrested four people while investigating thefts from homes in the area.
The thefts are said to have happened over the past eight months.
Police accuse three of the people of carrying out thefts and the fourth of buying stolen items.
Officers recovered silver, gold jewellery and cash.
Police say another suspect is still missing.
During the arrest operation, one police officer was injured.
Investigators say one accused gave a reason for the thefts involving a penalty against his son, but that story has not yet been verified.
Police are checking the recovered items and asking the arrested men about other thefts.
Police in Ratlam arrested four people in connection with residential-colony thefts over the past eight months; three are accused of theft and one of buying stolen goods.
Police said another suspect, Sanjay, remains absconding and is being sought.
Authorities recovered 1.2 kilograms of silver, 40 grams of gold jewellery and Rs 9,000 in cash.
Police said the accused are from the Jasawada police station area of Dahod district, Gujarat; an officer sustained a head injury during the operation.
One arrested man reportedly claimed a village penalty against his son motivated the thefts, but police said the claim remains subject to verification.
- Who
- Four people were arrested; police are seeking a fifth suspect, Sanjay.
- What
- Police arrested four people in a residential-theft investigation and recovered silver, gold jewellery and cash.
- When
- The alleged thefts occurred over the past eight months; the report does not give the arrest date.
- Where
- Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh; police said the accused are from Dahod district, Gujarat.
- Why
- The arrests relate to alleged thefts in residential colonies and the alleged purchase of stolen property.
- Arrested
- Four people: three accused of theft and one accused of purchasing stolen goods
- Absconding suspect
- Sanjay, a resident of Wadwa village in Dahod district, Gujarat
- Recovered property
- 1.2 kg silver, 40 grams of gold jewellery and Rs 9,000 cash
- Theft period
- The past eight months
- Alleged origin
- Jasawada police station area, Dahod district, Gujarat
- Officer injured
- CSP Satyendra Ghanghoria sustained a head injury during the operation
- Unverified claim
- One accused reportedly cited a Rs 50 lakh penalty imposed on his son as a motive; police said the claim is subject to verification