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Mumbai Crime: Gamdevi Police Bust Mobile Theft Gang, Arrest 7 And Recover 42 Stolen Phones Worth ₹16 Lakh
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk Free Press Journal
· October 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This led to the arrest of seven people and the recovery of 42 stolen phones from various brands, valued at around Rs 16 lakh. A case was registered after a mobile phone was stolen from a bus passenger.
A case was registered after a mobile phone was stolen from a bus passenger. The phone, an OnePlus model, was taken when the owner was jostled by unknown individuals in a crowded bus.
The investigation involved a technical probe and information from confidential sources. This led to the arrest of seven people and the recovery of 42 stolen phones from various brands, valued at around Rs 16 lakh.
Further details about the incident and the investigation are available from the source, including the specific laws under which the case was registered.
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Category: safety Published: October 5, 2026 Source: Free Press Journal Reading time: 1 min
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