The Kalyan crime branch has successfully captured four members of the notorious Irani gang, who have been causing chaos in various Mumbai suburbs by committing crimes such as chain snatching, mobile theft, and vehicle robbery. These criminals have been terrorizing areas like Bhiwandi, Thane, Badlapur, Ambarnath, Kalyan, and Shil Daighar with their illegal activities, with a total of 70 cases linked to their names. The police have managed to recover stolen assets amounting to over ₹50 lakh from these individuals.
The arrested culprits have been identified as Taufiq Tejib Hussain, Mohammad Ali alias Kalicharan Zaveri Ali, Abbas Sallu Jaffery, and Suraj alias Chotya Manoj Salunkhe. These individuals were known for their modus operandi of riding motorcycles while wearing helmets to snatch mobile phones and gold ornaments from unsuspecting pedestrians. Deputy Commissioner of Police Amarsingh Jadhav has revealed that the gang had a whopping 40 chain snatching cases, 24 mobile theft cases, and six vehicle stealing cases in the Thane jurisdiction alone. In total, they have confessed to their involvement in 70 criminal cases.
The breakthrough in this case occurred when the Kolsehwadi police in Kalyan discovered one of the accused’s connections to multiple crimes while investigating a separate case. Acting on a tip-off about the suspect’s location in Ambivali, the police swiftly moved in to make the arrests. Thane crime ACP Shekhar Bagade explained that the arrests were made following some resistance from the accused, and now they will be thoroughly investigated for their involvement in each crime, with authorities on the lookout for any additional cases they may be linked to.
In addition to the arrests, the police have managed to seize stolen assets valued at ₹50.18 lakh, which include 410 grams of gold chains, 24 different brands of mobile phones, six motorcycles, and one Maruti Swift. The accused individuals are currently in police custody as investigations into their criminal activities continue.
This successful operation by the Kalyan crime branch serves as a significant blow to criminal activities in the Mumbai suburbs, providing a sense of relief to residents who have been affected by the Irani gang’s reign of terror. The police’s dedication and swift action in apprehending these criminals demonstrate their commitment to maintaining law and order in the region, ensuring the safety and security of the community.
