Two Men Arrested for Snatching Gold Chains at Kalyan Railway Station
The Kalyan Unit of the Mumbai Railway Police Crime Branch has arrested two men within 24 hours of them allegedly stealing gold chains from women passengers at Kalyan railway station. Investigators cracked two chain-snatching cases and recovered two stolen gold chains valued at approximately ₹2.45 lakh from their possession.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Deepak Ramsarik Chauhan and Sunnydeval alias Bhola Chandrabhan Chauhan.
According to police officials, the Crime Branch launched an investigation after receiving multiple complaints from women commuters regarding chain-snatching incidents at Kalyan railway station. A dedicated police team examined closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera footage installed across the station premises and surrounding vicinities. The surveillance recordings captured suspicious movements, providing crucial leads to help trace the culprits.
While following up on the visual evidence, investigators received actionable intelligence from police informers regarding the whereabouts of the suspects. Acting on the specific tip-off, a police team laid a trap in the Ulhasnagar-3 area and successfully detained both men.
During questioning, the duo allegedly confessed to carrying out the thefts jointly by targeting women passengers at the busy railway station. Following the confession, officers recovered the two stolen gold chains from their custody.
Preliminary investigations confirmed the involvement of the accused in at least two theft cases registered at the station. The railway police are currently probing whether the two men are connected to other similar chain-snatching incidents reported across Kalyan or at other railway stations along the suburban network.
Following the incident, the railway police have urged commuters to remain vigilant and ensure the safety of their cash, mobile phones, jewellery, and other valuables while navigating crowded trains and station platforms. Women passengers have been particularly advised to exercise caution with jewellery during peak rush hours.
