Thieves Strike Ajit Pawar's Funeral, Gold Worth 20 Lakhs Stolen Amidst Grief

• A gang of thieves exploited the massive crowd at Ajit Pawar's funeral in Baramati, Pune, to commit thefts.
• Over 15 individuals reported gold chains snatched and cash stolen, totaling approximately 20.5 lakh rupees.
• The incident occurred on January 29, 2026, during the state funeral held at Vidya Pratishthan Ground.
• Baramati Taluka Police registered cases and, through technical evidence and CCTV, arrested seven accused.
• Police identified the culprits as an inter-district gang specializing in thefts at large, crowded events.

Why It Matters: Thieves exploited a large funeral gathering in Baramati, stealing gold and cash worth 20.5 lakhs.