Pune: Honest Kids in Saswad Help Return ₹4.5 Lakh Gold Necklace
Pune: Honest Kids in Saswad Help Return ₹4.5 Lakh Gold Necklace
In an inspiring act of honesty, two young boys from Saswad found a gold Mohanmala worth ₹4.5 lakh and ensured its safe return. The boys, unaware of its value, took the necklace home, where their family recognized it as real gold and immediately handed it over to the police.
The incident took place near the historic Kunjirwada area, home to former municipal councilor Jitendra (Sonu Kaka) Jagtap. His young relatives, 9-year-old Varun Pradeep Jagtap and 8-year-old Sharv Raj Mahendra Jagtap, were playing outside when they spotted a gleaming necklace on the ground. Out of curiosity, they picked it up and showed it to their family.
Realizing its importance, Jagtap took the children to the Saswad Police Station. Assistant Police Inspector Vaibhav Sonawane and Sub-Inspector Ganesh Patil took charge of finding the owner. They circulated information about the necklace, which soon reached Megha Ramesh Gaikwad from Katraj, Pune.
Gaikwad had lost the Mohanmala during a pre-wedding photoshoot near the Sangameshwar Temple in Saswad. While searching for it, she and her family learned it had been turned in to the police.
After verifying ownership through receipts and other details, the police returned the necklace. The Mohanmala, weighing 52 grams, had fallen unnoticed during the photoshoot.
Overjoyed, Megha Gaikwad thanked the Jagtap family and the police. “This necklace was meant for my wedding. Getting it back feels like a blessing,” she said.
As a token of appreciation, the police department honored the children and Jagtap for their integrity, setting an example for society.
