THE GREAT INDIAN HEISTS

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀
𝗕𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗵 𝗠𝘂𝗸𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗷𝗲𝗲
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿: 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗶 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿
𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: 𝟏𝟔𝟎
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱: 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓







As the cover hints, this book delves into six of the most astonishing real-life heists India has ever witnessed. Each chapter revisits a case that once dominated headlines—now retold with gripping clarity.
From a mysterious man placing a newspaper ad to recruit “intelligence officers” for a jewellery store robbery in Mumbai, to a daring gang in Tamil Nadu slicing through the roof of a moving train, each account feels more unbelievable than the last.
We travel to Punjab, where robbers tunnel underground to break into a bank—only for the heist to take an unexpected and tragic turn. A truck carrying mobile parts is hijacked after a high-speed chase, while the intriguing link between Sukhdev of the Punjab Police and a shadowy figure known as “Sant-ji” adds another layer of suspense. And perhaps the most astonishing of all—a man impersonates the Prime Minister of India to execute a heist, only to meet a shocking fate in custody.
The book uncovers the true stories behind these extraordinary crimes with gripping detail.

Coming to the writing style, readers familiar with the author’s previous work will instantly recognise his signature simplicity. The language is accessible, the narration flows effortlessly, and the pacing remains consistently brisk. At around 150 pages, it’s a quick and engaging read—especially for true-crime enthusiasts.
While a few of the cases may feel familiar due to film adaptations, crime shows, or news coverage, revisiting them through a well-researched true-crime lens offers a distinctly compelling experience. I would recommend this one to crime thriller enthusiasts and readers who enjoy true-life crime accounts. It’s short, sharp, and fast-paced—perfect for a weekend binge read.

My Rating:

4/5

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