The Begum Bazar police have arrested a 20-year-old habitual offender on Sunday for allegedly committing a house burglary in Goshamahal earlier this month. The police recovered approximately 206 grams of stolen gold ornaments and cash amounting to ₹2.14 lakh, with the total value of the seized property estimated at nearly ₹30 lakh.
Details of the Accused
According to the police, the accused, Amar Sonkambale, a resident of NM Guda in Kishan Bagh, worked as a waiter in function halls. Originally hailing from Udgir village in Maharashtra’s Latur district, he has been involved in three house burglary cases and one case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.
Burglary Incident
The burglary occurred in the early hours of May 6 at a house in Hindi Nagar, Goshamahal, within the jurisdiction of the Begum Bazar police station. The complainant, M Krishna, reported that unknown individuals broke into his residence between 3:30 am and 5:30 am and stole gold ornaments weighing about 235 grams along with nearly ₹10 lakh in cash.
Motive and Lifestyle
Police investigations revealed that the accused had expensive habits, including alcohol consumption, smoking, and visiting pubs. He allegedly turned to theft to meet his expenses. The police are continuing their investigation to determine if he was involved in other similar crimes in the area.
