Inter-state burglary gang held, valuables worth ₹90 lakh recovered
Chittoor police arrested a five-member inter-state burglary gang responsible for multiple thefts, recovering valuables worth ₹90 lakh. The suspects, who have prior criminal records, were apprehended following a technical investigation into recent jewelry store burglaries.
Why it matters
The recovery of significant stolen assets and the arrest of a repeat-offender gang demonstrate effective local law enforcement operations.
Chittoor district police arrested a five-member inter-state burglary gang and recovered 404 grams of gold, 17 kg of silver, and three two-wheelers worth around ₹90 lakh.
Speaking to the media in Chittoor on Sunday (September 20, 2026), Superintendent of Police Tushar Dudi said the gang was behind four thefts in Kallur, Palasamudram, Gangadhara Nellore, and Thavanampalle mandals, including a major burglary at Sri Krishna Jewellers on Punganur Road on the intervening night of July 17-18. The burglars broke open the shutters and fled with 314 grams of gold and 20 kgs of silver. A case was registered at Kallur police station.
A special team under Deputy SP (Chittoor) J. Venkata Narayana, Circle Inspector (Kallur) M. Jayaramaiah, and Sub-Inspector U. Venkateswarlu was formed. Based on technical evidence, CCTV footage and human intelligence, the team arrested the gang near Deenabandhapuram village in Palasamudram mandal on Saturday night (September 19).
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