Tirupati: In a major breakthrough, the Sri Sathya Sai district police have successfully cracked 16 residential theft cases by apprehending a notorious interstate burglar who had been active for 25 years, along with three accomplices.
Operation Details
The targeted operation led to the recovery of gold and silver ornaments valued at over Rs 31.5 lakh. Superintendent of Police S Satish Kumar announced that special teams identified the gang through scientific investigation and CCTV analysis.
Accused Identified
The primary accused, 41-year-old Mallela Veeranjaneyulu, faces 30 to 40 theft cases across Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. His arrested associates include Sake Narasimhulu, Devarakonda Vijay, and Gujjala Narayanamma.
Modus Operandi
The gang targeted low-traffic areas, conducting daytime reconnaissance before breaking locks at night. They used an auto-rickshaw to transport stolen property, liquidating the gold at local financial institutions.
Recoveries Made
Police recovered 11 tolas of gold, silver items, and Muthoot Finance pawn receipts worth Rs 17 lakhs for 13 tolas of pledged gold.
Public Advisory
Following the breakthrough, SP Satish Kumar advised residents to enhance home security. He urged the public to install quality CCTV cameras, arrange community night watches, and utilise the police department’s Locked House Monitoring System (LHMS) when travelling out of town.
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Sandeep Raghavan, a seasoned Indian journalist, is a Principal Digital Content Creator for The Times of India in Andhra Pradesh's Rayalaseema region. Starting in 2008 with Studio N, he moved to Deccan Chronicle in 2013 before joining TOI in 2019. He specializes in religion, politics, and crime, with notable expertise in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
