Hubballi Rural police have successfully cracked a house burglary reported from Kiresur village under their limits, as well as a gold shop theft case reported two days ago under Hanagal police station in Haveri district.
Joint Operation Leads to Arrests
Superintendent of Police Gunjan Arya stated that personnel from Hubballi Rural, Navalgund, and Hanagal police stations conducted a joint operation to trace the accused and recover the stolen property.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Shivraj Hanamantappa Modakeri from Balehosur in Lakshmeshwar taluk and Ashok alias Ramesh from Ambamath in Sindhanur taluk. The SP added that a search is ongoing for two more accused.
Recovered Property and Vehicle Seized
Police recovered 310 grams of gold ornaments and 26 kg of silver articles from the accused. Additionally, a Bolero vehicle allegedly used in committing thefts in Telangana state was also seized.
The total value of the recovered property and vehicle is estimated at over Rs 1.1 crore, police confirmed.
