Pune Security Guard Steals Firefighting Equipment Worth ₹3.36 Lakh; Arrested

• A security guard, Vyasmunee Shyamnain Pal (26), was arrested for stealing firefighting equipment from a society in Pune's Nanded City area.
• Pal, originally from Uttar Pradesh and residing in Uttamnagar, was employed by the construction company managing the society.
• He stole 96 fire nozzles, valued at approximately ₹3.36 lakh, between January 8 and 11, 2026.
• The theft was discovered during a society inspection, leading to a police complaint.
• Nanded City police used technical analysis to apprehend Pal, who confessed to the crime; further investigation is ongoing.

Why It Matters: A Pune security guard was arrested for stealing ₹3.36 lakh worth of firefighting equipment from his workplace.