6.5 lakh worth IPL jerseys stolen from BCCI store
According to reports, a recent audit revealed missing stock. Investigations are underway as Marine Drive Police have filed an FIR under Section 306.
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A security manager has allegedly stolen IPL jerseys worth INR 6.52 lakh from the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) official merchandise store at Wankhede Stadium. The Mumbai Police have registered a case after the matter came into the light. According to reports, a recent audit revealed missing stock. Investigations are underway as Marine Drive Police have filed an FIR under Section 306.
Post the missing stock was reported, BCCI officials reviewed CCTV footage and the security guard carrying a cardboard box was revealed. The complaint was filed by Hemang Bharat Kumar Amin (44), a BCCI employee on July 17. Jerseys belonging to IPL franchises such as Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and others were missing.
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