Beed, Oct 17 Three men have been arrested in Maharashtra’s Beed district for allegedly stealing from elderly bus passengers under the pretext of performing miracles, police said on Saturday.
The trio, identified as Asif Ajit Madari (22), Afzal Salim Madari (28) and Hussain Hasan Madari (27), were taken into custody following an operation in Majalgaon tehsil on Friday, they said.
Police launched a probe after a senior citizen lodged a complaint about the theft of his gold ring on September 29, when he was waiting for a bus to visit his daughter in Wadwani after travelling from Partur.
Three men approached him, gained his confidence, and claimed that they could demonstrate miraculous feats. Using sleight of hand, they stole his gold ring, an official said, citing the FIR.
Police subsequently launched a probe and arrested the accused, whom they described as repeat offenders.
“The gang rode on two-wheelers from Nashik to bus stands in Majalgaon and surrounding areas. They specifically targeted solitary, elderly commuters,” a police official said, adding that they have recovered the stolen ring and seized two motorcycles used in the crime.
(PTI News)
