Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Bhikangaon Police Arrest Suspects, Recover Jewellery Worth Rs 2.40 Lakh
A house in Tokenbeda was burgled while its owner was away.
The owner, Rakesh, had gone to Goradia village to drop his daughter at a hostel.
When he returned, he found his belongings scattered and two iron boxes missing.
The boxes contained jewellery and Rs 21,000 in cash.
Police investigated the complaint using CCTV footage and information from sources.
They arrested Rahul Singh Sawner and another suspect.
Police said Rahul admitted to the theft.
Officers recovered gold and silver jewellery worth about Rs 2.40 lakh.
Both suspects were taken to court.
Bhikangaon police arrested alleged habitual offender Rahul Singh Sawner and another suspect on Thursday.
The arrests followed a house burglary reported by Rakesh, a Tokenbeda resident.
Police said two iron boxes containing silver ornaments and Rs 21,000 cash were stolen.
Recovered gold and silver jewellery was valued at around Rs 2.40 lakh.
Police records show nine previous cases against Rahul, including theft and Arms Act offences.
- Who
- Bhikangaon police arrested Rahul Singh Sawner and another suspect after a complaint by Rakesh.
- What
- Police said they recovered stolen gold and silver jewellery worth around Rs 2.40 lakh in a house-burglary case.
- When
- The burglary reportedly occurred on Wednesday, and the arrests were made on Thursday.
- Where
- The burglary occurred at Rakesh’s home in Tokenbeda; police investigated the case in the Bhikangaon area.
- Why
- Police acted after Rakesh reported that two iron boxes containing jewellery and Rs 21,000 were missing.
- Arrested
- Rahul Singh Sawner and another suspect
- Recovered property
- Gold and silver jewellery worth around Rs 2.40 lakh
- Cash reported stolen
- Rs 21,000
- Reported location
- Tokenbeda
- Investigation methods
- CCTV examination and informer-network leads
- Rahul’s previous cases
- Nine cases, including theft and Arms Act offences
- Legal status
- Both suspects were produced before court