Truck Battery Theft Ring Busted in Palghar

A man in Palghar has been apprehended for allegedly stealing truck batteries. The investigation commenced in January after batteries were stolen along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway. Police arrested Kiran Girhane, recovering 46 batteries valued at Rs 8.77 lakh.

A significant breakthrough in a series of truck battery thefts has been made by the police in Palghar, resulting in the arrest of a suspect.

Investigations were launched following the theft of four batteries worth Rs 38,000 from trucks on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in January. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime) Madan Ballal disclosed the details to the press.

The probe led to the arrest of 31-year-old Kiran Girhane from Vikramgad, and the recovery of 46 batteries valued at Rs 8.77 lakh. This arrest represents a substantial victory for local law enforcement.