Foiled Heist: Police Nab Four at Maharashtra Bar

Four individuals were arrested at a Maharashtra bar for plotting a jewelry store heist. The police operation took place after a tip-off, leading to the capture of weapons and tools. Among those arrested is a man with a criminal history, while one suspect remains at large.

In a swift operation, police in Maharashtra's Palghar district apprehended four suspects from a bar as they allegedly conspired to rob a jewelry store. The successful raid, conducted by Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar police, came in response to a tip-off received by Crime Unit-III.

Authorities targeted Deepa Bar near Nalasopara East railway station, where five armed individuals were reportedly meeting. While four men were captured, a fifth suspect, known only as Mohammad, evaded capture.

The raid yielded a firearm, three live cartridges, a pistol-shaped lighter, a cutter, and a screwdriver. The intended target was a jewelry shop on Taki Road, confirmed the police. Those arrested include Irshad Niyaj Khan, linked to serious crimes, along with others from Nepal and Lucknow. Investigations continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)