Sirohi Police Arrest Four in Rs 1.55 Crore Rajkot Gold Heist
Sirohi Police arrest four Uttar Pradesh residents, including a shooter, recovering stolen gold and silver worth Rs 1.55 crore.
In a major breakthrough, the Sirohi Police have apprehended four suspects from Uttar Pradesh in connection with a massive gold and silver robbery that shook Rajkot, Gujarat. The operation, which included the interception of a getaway vehicle, led to the recovery of precious metals worth approximately Rs 1.55 crore.
High-Stakes Heist and Swift Interception
The criminal activity traces back to October 14, 2026, in Rajkot. The gang targeted a security guard stationed at a local firm, executing a brazen robbery before making their escape in a Tata Tigor. The suspects believed they had successfully evaded detection, but intelligence gathered by the Sirohi District Police Control Room provided the crucial lead needed to track them down.
Acting on this intelligence, a specialized team from the Pindwara police station intercepted the suspects and their vehicle. The arrest marks a significant victory for law enforcement in tracking interstate criminal networks.
Recovered Loot and Stolen Assets
The police successfully recovered a significant cache of stolen goods during the operation, including:
- Gold Bars: 946 grams of gold, valued at approximately Rs 1,48,90,000.
- Silver Powder: 2.870 kilograms of silver, valued at approximately Rs 6,17,000.
- Vehicle: The Tata Tigor used by the gang during the heist.
The Accused Identified
The four individuals arrested, all residents of Uttar Pradesh, include a suspected shooter. The identified suspects are:
- Vishal Singh (23): Son of Vinod Singh, resident of Bhikhpura, Ghazipur.
- Shivam Gupta (18): Son of Girishchandra Gupta, resident of Mukundpura, Ghazipur.
- Anurag Singh (21): Son of Omprakash Singh, resident of Mirjapur, Ghazipur.
- Ashwini Singh alias Lankesh (27): Son of Manohar Singh, resident of Kamhariya, Chandauli.