The Ozar Police in Nashik Rural have apprehended two individuals who allegedly impersonated sadhus to deceive a local trader. The suspects executed the theft in broad daylight, absconding with the trader’s gold jewellery. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about fraudulent activities involving individuals posing as religious figures in the region.
The incident took place on Aug 22 in Ozar. The complainant, a 45-year-old sweets-shop owner, was approached by the two men in the afternoon. Inpector Mahesh Kulkarni of Ozar police station said the breakthrough came through rigorous technical analysis and meticulous review of footage from over 45 CCTV cameras along the escape route of the suspects.
They first gained his trust and then took his gold rings valued at around Rs1 lakh before fleeing. One of the suspects, after asking the shopkeeper to stretch out his hands, removed two gold rings from his hand, put them in his mouth and left. Realising that he was cheated, the shopkeeper registered a complaint with Ozar police station. The trail led the team to Khalghat, along Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh, where the officers arrested the duo from a crowded area. The duo were produced in court and have been remanded in two-day police custody.