Sabarmati Railway Police Arrest Man with Two Stolen iPhones Worth ₹1.77 Lakh

Sabarmati Railway Police have arrested Jignesh Rameshbhai Rawal in Ahmedabad and recovered two stolen iPhones worth ₹1.77 lakh. The recovery has helped the police solve two mobile phone theft cases involving train passengers. Investigators identified the accused through CCTV footage, technical investigation and information gathered from human intelligence sources.

CCTV Footage Helps Police Identify Accused

According to the police, the accused allegedly stole mobile phones by diverting passengers attention on trains or at railway platforms. Following the thefts, investigators used CCTV footage and technical analysis to gather information about the suspected offences. Human intelligence sources also helped the police identify and trace the accused. Based on these leads, the Sabarmati Railway Police apprehended Jignesh Rameshbhai Rawal and recovered the stolen devices.

The police seized two Apple smartphones during the operation:

• iPhone 13: Valued at ₹45,000.
• iPhone 16 Pro Max: Valued at ₹1.32 lakh.

Recovery Helps Solve Two Train Theft Cases

The two recovered smartphones have a combined value of ₹1.77 lakh. According to the police, the recovery helped investigators trace two theft cases involving train passengers. The seized devices served as key leads in linking the accused to the reported incidents. However, details about when the thefts occurred, the exact locations where the phones were stolen and the identities of the victims have not been disclosed in the available information. 

Further Investigation Underway

Following the arrest, Sabarmati Railway Police have continued investigating the case to establish further details about the thefts. Information about whether the recovered phones have been returned to their owners, the accused's previous criminal record or any additional arrests has not been provided. The police are pursuing further investigation into the two cases registered in connection with the train thefts.