Powai Police in Mumbai on Sunday said that it has arrested a suspect, accused of stealing LPG and recovered as many as 45 stolen gas cylinders and three motorcycles.
According to the police, the accused was identified as Raj Chandrakant Kamble, 45, from Vartaknagar in Thane district of Maharashtra.
He was allegedly involved in stealing LPG cylinders from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane, police said.
Mumbai and parts of country are reportedly facing LPG crisis at the moment due to the West Asia war. However, India is among one of the top countries to manage the import of the gas amid Iran`s restrictions at the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for supply of oil and gas.
The police said that a team of police officials conducted an operation and recovered a total of 45 stolen gas cylinders and three motorcycles which were allegedly used by the accused in thefts.
The suspect had previously been previously involved in ten theft-related cases, highlighting his experience and audacity in committing crimes across the city. Two accomplices were also held for allegedly helping him sell the stolen gas cylinders, officials said, adding that further probe was underway.
Investigation and arrest
The arrest follows a meticulous investigation conducted by two special police teams set up under the guidance of the Powai Police Crime Detection Unit.
Officials stated that the suspect used stolen motorcycles to commit multiple thefts. The recent operations coincided with growing public concern over gas cylinder security amidst heightened domestic tensions.
List of cases linked to the suspect
Police said that Kamble was allegedly also involved in at least six of the following cases registered:
- Three case at Powai Police Station
- One case at Shivaji Park Police Station
- One case at Kamothe Police Station in Navi Mumbai
- One case at Park Site Police Station
The police operation
Police said that the successful operation was overseen by senior officials including Commissioner of Police Deven Bharti, Joint Commissioner Satya Narayan Chowdhary, and Deputy Commissioner Datta Nalawade.
The arrest and recovery were carried out under the supervision of Senior Police Inspector Jitendra Sonawane and Police Inspector Sanjay Bandgar, with technical assistance provided by officials including Vishal Pisal.
Senior police officials have praised the teams for their prompt action, which prevented further thefts in Mumbai and adjoining areas.
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