A burglary was reported in the Maninagar police station jurisdiction, where an unidentified suspect entered the residence of Darsheel Ketanbhai Thakkar (27), a plywood trader,and resident of Sarvodaya Society. The burglar gained access through the open door of the balcony and stole valuables, including ₹1.76lakh in cash, a Rolex wristwatch, a diamond pendant, a diamond bracelet, diamond earrings, and an iPhone, amounting to a total loss of ₹13.96 lakh.

Following a complaint at Maninagar police station, a team launched an investigation and meticulously examined CCTV footage. Their analysis led them to a suspect previously apprehended for burglary and vehicle theft in Maninagar. Based on this intelligence, the police arrested Arjun Upendrabhai Chunara (20), a resident of Ramgali na Chhapra in Isanpur, Ahmedabad.

During interrogation, Chunara confessed to the burglary at Vrajraj Bungalows the previous night. Following his confession, the police recovered stolen items, including the Rolex wristwatch, diamond jewellery, and the iPhone, totalling ₹13.96 lakh along with additional stolen valuables including a gold chain, a gold pendant, and diamond earrings worth. ₹2 lakh, making the total recovery.₹15.96 lakh.

During questioning, Chunara revealed that he resorted to theft due to financial constraints. His father had passed away, leaving him responsible for his ailing brother and their household expenses. Chunara had a criminal history, including a burglary and a vehicle theft case at Maninagar police station, another burglary case at Paldi police station, and multiple offences in Sojitra, Anand district. In 2024, he had been detained under the PASA Act and sent to Bhuj jail.