India, May 17 -- The Kalyan unit of the Thane police crime branch on Thursday arrested four members of the notorious Irani and Shikalgar robbery gangs, who are active in Thane and Navi Mumbai. The police recovered stolen goods worth Rs.36.29 lakh, including gold ornaments and six cars, from different parts of Mumbai and its surrounding districts.

"The Irani and Shikalgar gangs have a history of criminal record in chain snatchings and house breakings," said a police officer. "Members of the Shikalgar gang typically use stolen motorcycles and conduct meticulous recces of residential areas. In a single night, they can break into five to six houses with remarkable efficiency and within a short span."

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