Two Arrested for Stealing Cigarette Stock Worth ₹1.63 Lakh From Delivery Vehicles
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Two men have been arrested by Gujarat University police for allegedly stealing cigarette stock worth lakhs of rupees from delivery personnel supplying pan parlours across Ahmedabad.
The accused, identified as Rahul and Kunal, allegedly targeted delivery workers who left bags of cigarette packets unattended while unloading or delivering stock at shops.
A theft at Sarvodaya Pan Parlour in Gota brought the case into focus after a trader reported that a bag containing cigarette stock worth approximately ₹1.63 lakh had gone missing during a delivery.
Cigarette Bags Worth ₹1.5 Lakh Stolen in Thaltej
Police investigations have also linked the accused to an alleged theft in Thaltej, where a bag containing cigarettes worth around ₹1.5 lakh was reportedly stolen.
Similar incidents were reported from several parts of Ahmedabad, including Chandkheda, Maninagar, Paldi, Navrangpura and Darpan Six Roads.
The accused allegedly focused exclusively on cigarette stock, stealing delivery bags when workers were occupied with supplying goods to pan parlours.
CCTV Footage Helps Police Identify Accused
Several thefts, including the Gota incident, were captured on CCTV cameras installed near the targeted establishments.
Gujarat University police examined the footage and detained Rahul and Kunal following the investigation.
Police said complaints related to the thefts had been registered at different police stations across the city.
Further investigation is under way to establish the accused's involvement in each incident and determine the total value of the stolen cigarette stock.
