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Mailardevpally Police arrested a habitual burglar who allegedly confessed to 13 house burglary cases and recovered 38 tolas of gold ornaments, 70 tolas of silver articles and a two-wheeler used in the offences.
Hyderabad, November (PMI) Mailardevpally Police have arrested an alleged habitual house burglar who reportedly confessed to his involvement in 13 house burglary cases, including a recent theft at Laxmiguda. Police recovered 38 tolas of gold ornaments, 70 tolas of silver articles and seized a two-wheeler allegedly used in committing the offences.
According to police, the arrest was made on November 4 during vehicle checking at Wambay Colony Crossroads. A police team led by Sub-Inspector Venugopal noticed a person travelling on a two-wheeler from Mailardevpally towards Jalpally. On seeing the police, the suspect allegedly attempted to flee but was intercepted and taken into custody for questioning.
During interrogation, the accused allegedly confessed to committing a house burglary at Laxmiguda on October 19, 2026. In the incident, unidentified offenders had broken the main door lock and an almirah before stealing approximately 15 tolas of gold ornaments, 40 tolas of silver articles and cash from the house of M. Sravan Kumar, a resident of Laxmiguda.
Police said the accused also disclosed his involvement in 12 other house burglary cases committed in a similar manner. He reportedly claimed to have committed more than 120 thefts in Hyderabad and other districts over the past few years. The police further stated that Preventive Detention (PD) Act proceedings had earlier been initiated against him by Nacharam and Saroornagar Police Stations, and that he had previously been sent to jail.
During the investigation and recovery proceedings, police seized 38 tolas of gold ornaments, 70 tolas of silver articles and a two-wheeler allegedly used in the crimes. Further investigation is underway to establish his possible involvement in other burglary cases and identify additional victims.
The operation was conducted under the supervision and guidance of the DCP, Rajendranagar Zone, and the ACP, Chandrayangutta Division, with the active participation of Mailardevpally Police personnel. ( Pressmediaofindia.com-PMI)
