Mastermind Behind Mumbai Gold Heist Arrested After Year-Long Manhunt

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News18•12-01-2026, 20:25
Mastermind Behind Mumbai Gold Heist Arrested After Year-Long Manhunt
- •Kailas Suryavanshi alias K.P., the alleged mastermind of a Rs 47.27 lakh gold heist and shooting in Mumbai last year, has been arrested.
- •The incident on January 6 involved thieves intercepting a two-wheeler carrying gold ornaments, firing shots, and injuring Chirag Dhandukia's nephew.
- •Suryavanshi, a habitual offender with 35 serious crimes across multiple districts, was apprehended in Neral, Raigad district.
- •Police seized stolen gold worth Rs 12.91 lakh, a pistol, and five live cartridges from the accused.
- •MCOCA has been applied in this case due to Suryavanshi's extensive criminal background, and a special police team tracked him across several states.
Why It Matters: Mumbai Police arrested the mastermind of a major gold heist after a year-long multi-state search operation.
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