Five arrested for theft attempt at Nirav Modirsquos unit

Surat | Sunday | 23rd September, 2018

Summary:

The burglars targeted Firestar Diamond International Pvt Ltd at Diamond Park SEZ plot number 17 to 20 in Sachin GIDC in the wee hours of Friday. The complaint was lodged by Dinesh Singh, an employee of Diamond Park SEZ.The burglars were trying to enter the sealed unit after breaking the lock of the gate and jumping the compound wall. Surat: Police arrested five people from the sealed diamond and jewellery manufacturing unit of Nirav Modi, fugitive economic offender who has been booked under Prevention of Money Laundering Act.The burglars were trying to commit theft in the unit sealed in February 2018 by Enforcement Directorate.Ranjit Vaghmare, 35; Rajesh Chauhan, 30; Abubakar Hokmidhi, 27; Sandeep Singh, 25; and Subhash Adhikari, 25, all residents of Mumbai, were arrested by police from the unit at Sachin GIDC police station area. However, the burglars were caught by security guards while trying to break the door to enter the building.Police are investigating why the burglars had targeted the company and if they were looking for any specific material to steal..