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Man hides gold at home, a year later realises it is imitation jewellery
Updated On: 04 March, 2020 07:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The police recovered four bracelets, 17 mangalsutras, and two necklaces and laptops worth Rs 1.50 lakh from their possession

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In a shocking incident, the Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested a 42-year-old man who used to steal gold chains, mangalsutras, and other ornaments. According to the police sources, the man hid the stolen jewellery at his home for nearly a year but got a reality check when the GRP found that all the stolen goods were imitation jewellery.
The accused identified as Bajirao Katkar was arrested by the GRP on February 27 for thefts at railway stations. According to police officials, the accused used to move around the railway station and usually targeted women commuters. The accused's modus operandi was to target women who used to travel on the Central line. He used to attack women commuters when they were waiting at the platform or rushing on foot over bridges.
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