One of the most sophisticated burglars, known for targeting the residences of the rich and influential, has been arrested along with his accomplices by the Borivli police. Fifty-three-year-old Mohammed Salim Mohammed Habib Qureshi, alias Munna Qureshi, has a long history of high-profile thefts, including stealing over Rs 1 crore from underworld don Chhota Rajan’s residence and Rs 7 crore from an MLA’s house in Rajasthan.

In his latest heist, Qureshi targeted a businessman’s residence in Borivli West, stealing gold ornaments and valuables worth Rs 29 lakh from a flat in the Silvergold building, located behind Zariwala Laboratory. The homeowner, who was abroad with his family, was alerted about the burglary after being informed that his house door was open, and the lock was broken. A relative confirmed the incident and reported it to the Borivli police, who registered a case.