MUMBAI (2 March 2026) — After a relentless 48-day multi-state manhunt, the Mumbai Police arrested four suspects in the dense forests of Rajasthan for a massive burglary at a Borivali jewellery shop. The operation, which relied on cutting-edge thermal imaging drones to peer through thick forest canopies, led to the recovery of nearly ₹4.65 crore worth of gold and silver.
The “Inside Job” Heist
The daring burglary took place on the intervening night of January 13–14, 2026, at “My Gold Point” jewellery store in IC Colony, Borivali West.
- Method: Two shop employees, Prabhu Singh and Narayan Singh, allegedly used duplicate keys to gain entry and empty the safe after business hours.
- The Loot: The complainant, Sanket Porwal, reported a loss of gold, silver, and diamond ornaments valued at approximately ₹6,79,85,000.
- The Escape: The duo initially fled on their employer’s motorcycle before using organized transport to reach their native state, Rajasthan.
Manhunt in the Rajasthan Jungles
The investigation, led by the MHB Colony Police Station under the guidance of DCP Sandeep Jadhav, traced the technical trail to the rugged terrain of Rajsamand district.
The pursuit presented significant challenges for the Mumbai special teams:
- Evasive Tactics: The suspects avoided villages and settled deep within the forests, frequently shifting between Rajsamand, Chittorgarh, Sardargarh, and Pali.
- Technological Edge: To overcome the “blind spots” created by thick tree cover, police deployed thermal drones. These devices identified the heat signatures of the suspects’ hideouts and campfires, which were invisible to standard surveillance.
- Key Arrests: One prime suspect was captured in a carefully laid trap near a remote temple deep inside the Muwariya forest. Two others were apprehended on March 1 near Kuwariya village following a tip-off.
Recovery and Ongoing Probe
As of Monday, the police have successfully seized a substantial portion of the stolen valuables:
| Item | Weight | Estimated Value |
| Gold Ornaments | ~3 Kilograms | ₹4.50 Crore |
| Silver Ornaments | ~5 Kilograms | ₹15 Lakh |
| Status | Recovered | ₹4.65 Crore Total |
The arrested individuals include Prabhu Singh, Narayan Singh, and their accomplices Ganpat Singh and Kishan Singh. A fifth suspect, Mod Singh, and a few others remain at large. Preliminary findings suggest the group may be part of an interstate theft syndicate with prior criminal records.
Sources
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “Four held for Rs 6.79 cr loot at Mumbai jewellery shop; thermal drones used…” (2 March 2026)
- Mid-Day Mumbai: “Borivali jewellery shop burglary: Four arrested after 48-day forest manhunt” (2 March 2026)
- The Times of India: “Rs 7.88cr gold heist in Mumbai’s Borivali, 2 held, minor detained” (6 February 2026 / 2 March 2026)
- Vartha Bharati: “Mumbai Police nab four from Rajasthan after 48-day manhunt” (3 March 2026)
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