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Delhi Police Arrest Four in 600 Kg Cashew Heist, Recover 440 Kg

Investigators link the warehouse break-in to an employee with key access, with the resale network now under scrutiny.

Overview

  • The break-in took place overnight on October 5–6 at a New Kondli godown, with about 600 kg of cashews taken in 60 buckets.
  • CCTV captured a numberless tempo and three loaders, and officers traced the vehicle to tempo owner Mukesh Sahu, who was taken into custody.
  • Investigators say shop employee Sagar Khan used godown keys to orchestrate the theft, with Sachin helping to move the consignment.
  • Police arrested Khan near a hotel during an attempted escape and apprehended Sachin in Gharoli village, recovering 39 buckets from Khan.
  • Shopkeeper Nitin Gupta was arrested in Mandawali, five buckets were recovered, and he admitted to selling remaining stock as the FIR-led probe continues.