Theft at ACP's house, service pistol stolen

MUMBAI: Burglars broke into the residence of assistant commissioner of police Ravindra Khandagale on Wednesday and stole his service pistol and other valuables. on Wednesday.
Cash, gold ornaments and other articles, , a camera, a wrist watch collectively worth valued at Rs 1.23 lakh, were missing, cops said.
The officer and his family were not at home when the burglary took place.The burglars broke open the safety and main doors of Khandagale's second-floor flat in Kamla Park, Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim. The metal cupboard inside the bedroom was opened with the help of a master key, police said.
The Glock pistol that was stolen was valued at Rs 66,000. "The pistol's magazine and rounds were safe as they were kept in a different place," said sub-inspector Vijaykumar Ruchankar from the Shivaji Park police station. Cops have registered a house break-in case."All the items from the cupboard were strewn around in the room," he said. "Prima facie, it looks to be the handiwork of more than one person. We are still investigating as to the number of persons involved," said Police Inspector Shirish Gaikwad, the investigating officer. Fingerprint experts are assisting the probe. had been brought in to probe the matter, the officer said. Police registered a case of housebreaking.On being asked about the consequences of losing a service revolver, an investigating officer said on condition of anonymity, "There could be a departmental probe about the matter."
The ACP's wife, who is a teacher, and his son were away when the incident happened between 10.30 am and 5.30pm on Wednesday.
The building does not have a watchman. On Thursday afternoon, police officers could be seen quizzing a group of youngsters sitting on a bench outside the building. The ACP's wife who was at home on Thursday refused to comment on the incident.