Guntur Police Crack High-Value Burglary Case at MLA's Mother's Residence
In a significant law enforcement achievement, the Guntur district police have successfully apprehended five suspects within just one week in connection with a major burglary at the residence of Ponnuru MLA Dhulipalla Narendra Kumar's mother. The incident occurred in Chintalapudi village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ponnur rural police station.
Details of the Burglary and Stolen Property
The burglary took place in the early morning hours of February 16, when unidentified individuals forcibly entered the locked house of Dhulipalla Pramila Devi. The perpetrators broke open an iron safe inside the premises and made off with a substantial haul. The stolen items included 336 grams of gold, 10.5 kilograms of silver, and ₹1 lakh in cash. Authorities have estimated the total value of the stolen property at an impressive ₹69.25 lakh.
Intensive Investigation Leads to Swift Arrests
Following a formal complaint, the Ponnur police registered a case and initiated a thorough investigation. The investigative team utilized multiple advanced techniques to track down the suspects. Critical evidence was gathered from CCTV footage captured in surrounding areas, along with detailed fingerprint analysis, call data records (CDR), and mobile tower location tracking. These methods proved instrumental in identifying the individuals involved in the crime.
Arrests Made and Suspects Identified
Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the burglary. The arrested suspects include Sattenapalli Rakesh, aged 25, who is noted as a habitual offender with over 34 prior theft cases on his record. The other apprehended individuals are Kokkiligadda Asirvadam, Jalli Dain Kumar alias Ashish, Nakka Durga Prasad, and Gudipudi Raghu. Authorities have confirmed that two additional suspects are currently absconding and efforts are ongoing to locate them.
Modus Operandi and Recovery of Stolen Goods
Investigators have revealed that the prime accused conducted surveillance on the locked house during daylight hours before returning between 1:30 AM and 2:30 AM in a stolen Tata Indica car to carry out the theft. The gang reportedly targeted locked houses at night, selling the stolen valuables to finance their vices. In a successful recovery operation, police have retrieved gold items, several silver articles—including partially melted silver—the stolen cash, a Duke motorcycle, and the car used during the commission of the crime.
Police Commendation and Media Address
Addressing the media, Guntur Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal praised the investigation team for their rapid work in cracking the case within a week. SP Jindal announced that commendation certificates would be awarded to the officers involved, highlighting their dedication and efficiency in resolving this high-profile burglary.
