Milkman Impersonator Busted: Pune Police Recover Stolen Lakhs from Thief

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News18•22-01-2026, 12:19
Milkman Impersonator Busted: Pune Police Recover Stolen Lakhs from Thief
- •On January 17, a man disguised as a milkman stole Rs 1.32 lakh from Suryanarayan Rajaratilam's home in 'Eminence by Naiknavare' society, Viman Nagar, Pune.
- •Airport Police initiated an investigation after the complaint, reviewing CCTV footage from the posh society.
- •CCTV captured suspicious activity by the milk delivery person around 5:30 AM, leading police to identify Venkatesh Vasant Karande, 34, from Wadgaon Sheri.
- •Karande confessed to the theft during interrogation, and police successfully recovered the entire stolen amount.
- •Police warn citizens to be vigilant about service providers in posh societies and report suspicious activities immediately.
Why It Matters: Pune Police apprehended a thief disguised as a milkman, recovering Rs 1.32 lakh stolen from a Viman Nagar home.
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