Thieves Loot 25 Lakh Gold Amidst Ajit Pawar's Funeral, 8,000 Police Present

• Thieves stole gold ornaments worth 25 lakh rupees from over 15 people during the funeral of late leader Ajit Pawar in Baramati.
• The incident occurred despite the presence of 8,000 police personnel deployed for security at the Vidya Pratishthan grounds.
• A gang of thieves targeted gold chains and expensive ornaments, taking advantage of the massive crowd.
• Some alert citizens caught a few thieves red-handed, thrashed them, and handed them over to the police.
• Baramati Taluka Police have arrested six suspects from Beed, Yavatmal, and Indapur, with teams searching for other accomplices.

Why It Matters: Despite heavy police presence at Ajit Pawar's funeral, thieves looted 25 lakh in gold, leading to arrests.