Robbery attempt foiled at Thane; 15 gang members arrested

Thane, April 19

Police on Thursday foiled a robbery attempt at a finance company in Naupada here with the arrest of 15 gang members, mostly from Jharkhand.

According to Thane Police PRO Sukhada Narkar, the armed accused had allegedly made plans to break into the office of the company, in the wee hours.

However, they were arrested by the Thane Police, which had kept a strict vigil in the locality following a tip-off, she said.

Those arrested had been booked under Sections 399, 400, 401, 402 and 120-B of the IPC, the officer said.

Offences were registered against them at Naupada police station.

The accused, all in the age group of 25-35, hailed from Navi Mumbai and Sahebganj in Jharkhand, she added.

PTI