Solapur, June 18 -- In a major breakthrough, Solapur Police apprehended three inter-district criminals linked to eight serious offences, recovering stolen valuables worth Rs 12 lakh,an official confirmed on Wednesday. .
The operation drew high praise from Special Inspector General (Kolhapur Range) Sunil Phulari, who commended the Local Crime Branch (LCB) for its exemplary efficiency, an official confirmed.
The accused-identified as Chaitanya alias Bhaiyya Pandurang Shelke (23) of Dharshiv, Karan Shivaji Bhosale (22) of Barshi, and Maruti Naganath Mane of Dharshiv-were involved in four daring robberies, three vehicle thefts, and one Arms Act violation.
Police seized two country-made pistols, three live cartridges, gold ornaments (58 grams...