Ulhasnagar: The Ulhasnagar Crime Branch has arrested Dinesh Manchekar, 37, a suspected habitual thief linked to 43 criminal cases across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Police recovered approximately 20 tolas of gold ornaments from him, while efforts are underway to trace his absconding father and maternal uncle, who also have extensive criminal records.

According to police, Manchekar had been wanted for nearly a year in connection with house burglaries and thefts, including a case registered in Badlapur. Acting on technical intelligence, a team from the Ulhasnagar Crime Branch tracked him down and detained him in Navi Mumbai.

During interrogation, investigators uncovered the alleged criminal history of his family. His father, Babu Manchekar, reportedly has around 100 cases registered against him, while his maternal uncle, Sudesh Mahadev, has approximately 25 cases. Police suspect that the three were involved in thefts across different areas and are investigating their alleged connections.

According to the figures provided by police, a combined total of 168 cases are registered against the three family members, highlighting the scale of their alleged criminal activities.

Following Dinesh’s arrest, investigators are examining the recovered gold ornaments and attempting to establish whether he was involved in other thefts across the region.

Police teams have also been deployed to locate his father and maternal uncle, who remain absconding. Investigators are further tracking other suspected associates allegedly linked to the group.

The Crime Branch is continuing its investigation to uncover additional details about the suspected network and determine the extent of its activities across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

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Key Points

Arrest: Dinesh Manchekar, 37, arrested in Navi Mumbai by the Ulhasnagar Crime Branch.

Criminal record: 43 cases reportedly registered against Dinesh.

Gold seized: Approximately 20 tolas of gold ornaments recovered.

Family records: Father Babu Manchekar reportedly faces around 100 cases, while maternal uncle Sudesh Mahadev has about 25 cases.

Total cases: Around 168 cases reportedly registered against the three family members.

Ongoing investigation: Police are searching for the absconding father and uncle and investigating other suspected associates.