Pune Cigarette Heist: Ranjangaon Police Crack 66 Lakh Theft in 72 Hours, Mastermind Arrested

• Ranjangaon Police solved a major theft of cigarettes, biscuits, and soap worth 66 lakh rupees from Chamadia warehouse in Ranjangaon MIDC.
• The theft occurred on December 17, where an electric pickup vehicle loaded with ITC company goods was stolen.
• Police arrested warehouse supervisor Prathamesh Chavan, the main mastermind, who confessed to aiding two accomplices.
• Goods and the vehicle, totaling 68 lakh rupees, were recovered within 72 hours.
• Two other accused, Deepak Dherange and Altaf Mulla, are currently absconding.

Why It Matters: Ranjangaon Police swiftly recovered stolen goods worth 68 lakh and arrested the mastermind in 72 hours.