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Crime
Maharashtra Man Arrested for Stealing Uncle’s Gold to Fund New Thar Purchase
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 01:02 AM
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A Maharashtra resident was apprehended after stealing 15 tolas of his uncle’s gold to buy a new Mahindra Thar, luring the uncle to a car puja before the theft was uncovered.
A man from Maharashtra allegedly took 15 tolas of gold belonging to his uncle with the intention of purchasing a new Mahindra Thar. The theft was discovered after the uncle reported the missing jewellery.
The suspect invited his uncle to a traditional car puja, a ceremony meant to bless a new vehicle, in an attempt to conceal his plan. During the gathering, police intervened and arrested the man on suspicion of theft.
Authorities said the case will be investigated under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, and the accused will face legal proceedings for the alleged robbery.
The suspect invited his uncle to a traditional car puja, a ceremony meant to bless a new vehicle, in an attempt to conceal his plan. During the gathering, police intervened and arrested the man on suspicion of theft.
Authorities said the case will be investigated under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, and the accused will face legal proceedings for the alleged robbery.