An unusual and alarming crime wave has hit Malegaon, a town in Nashik district, Maharashtra. A group of thieves, dubbed the “chaddi-baniyan gang” due to their distinctive attire of vests and underwear, has made headlines after a recent burglary. The gang’s latest escapade involved breaking into a home and a college, making off with approximately 70 grams of gold, worth around ₹5 lakh, along with bananas.
The audacious theft was captured on CCTV, showing the robbers dressed in vests and underwear. This peculiar choice of clothing has led to the gang being nicknamed the “chaddi-baniyan gang.” The footage reveals the thieves entering the premises and executing their crime with alarming confidence.
नासिक में चड्डी-बनियान गैंग का आतंक
महाराष्ट्र : नासिक के मालेगांव में एक चड्डी-बनियान गैंग ने देर रात एक घर और एक कॉलेज में घुसकर लगभग 5 लाख का सोना और केले चुरा लिए. पूरी घटना CCTV कैमरे में कैद हो गई.#Nashik | #Maharashtra | #Crime pic.twitter.com/lt7p6zUgFM
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The “chaddi-baniyan gang” is part of a troubling trend of bizarrely dressed criminals across India. This gang has gained notoriety for their unconventional choice of attire and their use of sharp weapons to intimidate their victims. It remains unclear if these crimes are connected to other similar incidents or if they are an isolated tactic designed to mislead investigators.
The Malegaon theft follows a series of crimes by another gang, known as the “gown gang.” Members of this group were recently caught on camera robbing homes while dressed in women’s gowns, also armed with sharp weapons. They were involved in stealing money from donation boxes in temples and targeting residential neighborhoods.
The rise in such unusual and terrifying criminal activities has caused widespread panic in Malegaon. Residents are calling for immediate and effective action from local law enforcement to address these alarming incidents and ensure the safety of the community.
