In a significant operation, police in Adipur, Gujarat, have arrested two Nepali women, purportedly dismantling an interstate house theft network linked to several burglaries. The women, identified as Salina Shahi, aged 26, and 28-year-old Ravina Virendra, alias Vivek Shahi, are accused of participating in six thefts that allegedly accrued over Rs 1 crore in stolen goods across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

Authorities revealed that three additional suspects remain at large, as the investigation unfolds. The arrests were made based on intelligence gathered by the East Kutch Police, who coordinated with various law enforcement teams to apprehend the women before they could strike again.

Police disclosed that the duo reportedly infiltrated affluent communities by working as domestic help, thereby gaining the confidence of families. Their primary tactic involved gathering crucial information regarding the household routines, which allowed them to inform their accomplices when homeowners were absent.

Methodology of the alleged Theft

The arrested individuals allegedly worked in the homes to observe family habits and alert members of their criminal network, enabling thefts of cash, jewellery, and other valuables. During police questioning, both women admitted to their roles in thefts occurring at three residences in Pune, as well as one in Bengaluru, alongside other cases in Adipur and various locations in Maharashtra.

According to law enforcement, the entire gang is believed to be involved in multiple house thefts, with a cumulative value of the stolen items estimated at more than Rs 1 crore. The investigation revealed that items, including a gold ring and two mobile phones, were recovered from the suspects in the course of their operation.

Police reported that during the arrest, Salina Shahi was found with Rs 1,69,200 in cash, a gold ring, and a mobile phone, while Ravina had a mobile phone and Rs 16,590 in cash in her possession.

Ongoing Investigations and Future Actions

The arrests followed a systematic inquiry led by the Adipur Police, aided by the Gandhidham Cyber Crime Police and the Local Crime Branch. Intelligence indicated that the two women were seeking domestic employment within residential societies in Adipur, prompting a well-coordinated operation to capture them.

Investigations suggest that the stolen valuables were allegedly transported to Nepal and sold, with the ill-gotten gains spent on travel and entertainment. Police stated that efforts to locate the remaining suspects are actively ongoing, with three individuals identified as Bhim Bahadur Shahi, Narendra Bahadur alias Vivek Shahi, and Bhimbir alias Prans Shahi.

Authorities are committed to thorough investigations to uncover the breadth of the alleged interstate theft organisation, aiming to ensure that all involved individuals are brought to justice.

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