Chandigarh, June 30 -- The police crime branch has solved a house theft case in Sector 38-A with the arrest of five individuals, including four women, who were part of a network exchanging stolen items for drugs.

The case was filed by Ashutosh Sharma, a resident of Zirakpur. Sharma reported a theft at his brother's vacant residence in Sector 38-A, from which valuables including Rs.23,000 in cash, six mobile phones, two cameras, three branded watches, jewellery, and other electronic items were stolen.

Acting on a tip-off, police nabbed the accused, Nazim alias Arman, 25, a resident of Small Flats, Dhanas, on June 25 near Kishangarh Maternity Hospital. Upon search, police recovered Rs.10,000 in cash and 4 stolen mobile phones.

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