Beed, Apr 3 A man was arrested for allegedly stealing a gold ring from a person after promising to show him magic, a Beed police official said on Friday.
The incident took place on February 1 when the victim, Bhima Jadhavar, was waiting at the Kaij bus stand to go to Pune for medical treatment, he said.
"He was approached by two unidentified men who asked if he wanted to see a miracle. The duo convinced Jadhavar to remove his 6-gram gold ring and place it inside a white handkerchief. They then instructed him to keep his eyes closed for 10 minutes to witness the magic. When the victim eventually opened his eyes, both the men and his ring were gone," the official said.
An investigation by the Crime Branch led to the identification of Amjad Madari, a resident of Yeola in Nashik and part of a group of people from that area known for this modus operandi, the official added.
Efforts are underway to apprehend his associate, the official said.
