Consider facts first.

Date: 23.06.2025

Train: 22944 Indore–Daund Express

Coach: A-2 | Incident Date: 20.06.2025

Location: Indore – Lonawala

In a swift and efficient operation, a high-value theft case involving diamond and gold ornaments along with cash — totalling ₹35.45 lakh — was solved within 48 hours by RPF , the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Local Crime Branch (LCB).

The incident occurred aboard the Indore–Daund Express, where a senior citizen and resident of Indore discovered her handbag missing when she woke up early in the morning on 20th June 2025. The bag contained valuable jewellery including a diamond bracelet, diamond necklace, rings, gold watch, gold chain, and ₹50,000  in cash worth a total of ₹40 lakh.

The old lady, aged 73 years was traveling from Indore to Lonavala along with her husband. They were going to participate in a religious bhagwat function at  Lonavala. At night, both the old couple slept after having dinner. Lady was very conscious,  that is why she always kept the handbag close to her armpit. Under the same conditions, she slept also. She woke up in the morning when the train was about to reach Lonawala around 7:30 am. She immediately called Indian  railways helpline no 139.

She along with her husband got disturbed, depressed and started crying. FIR has  been lodged with GRP Lonavala. GRP, RPF and railways officials made different  teams and sent it to different stations where the train stopped. The train has a  route passing through Indore, Dewas, Ujjain, Nagda, Khachrod, Ratlam,

Meghnagar, Dahod, Godhra, Vadodara, Surat, Vasai Road, Bhiwandi Road, Kalyan,  Karjat, Lonavala, Chinchwad, Pune and Daund. All the CCTV footage of the station  have been searched.

It has been found that one person deboarded the train at Kalyan and didn't come  out from the station intime. Further he has been tracked. At one probable  location he kept himself very watchful and was looking for dodging police and  cameras.  On further investigation it has been found that he was a habitual thief  and was on bail since the last 15 days. Police raided his premises and found all the  valuables.  Based on this lead, a team of investigators traced the accused —  Mahesh Arun Ghag alias Vicky, a resident of Chembur, Mumbai. The entire stolen  property has been successfully recovered and handed over to the family.

This case underscores Indian Railways’ and state police Maharatra’ strong  commitment to passenger safety and swift criminal response.

Passengers are advised to remain vigilant during travel and immediately report  suspicious activity to railway staff or helpline 139 .