Surat: Two members of a multi-state gang of robbers were arrested from near Katargam Gotalawadi for alleged involvement in a series of thefts in cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and several towns of Rajasthan.
The crime branch sleuths recovered valuables worth Rs 16.64 lakh including cash from the accused identified as Amarsinh Rajput (26), and Jagdish Lohar (27). Police said that the duo was also involved in the theft that took place on Sumul Dairy road in the city.
Police had earlier arrested Bheraram alias Bharat Meghwad who revelaed the role of the two accused. Police are yet to arrest Gordhansinh alias Pintu Rajput and Arvind alias Avsa alias Balelo Rajput.
The accused were nabbed from near Katargam Gotalawadi over bridge based on specific tip-off. Investigations revealed that the accused had targeted a jewellery store in Bengaluru and decamped with gold jewellery after escaping the city. Police recovered 266 gram gold jewellery and Rs 4.15 lakh in cash.
The accused are booked with Chickpet police station of Bengaluru, three police stations in Rajasthan, and Krushna Nagar police station in Ahmedabad for various crimes of thefts.