Andhra Man Arrested in Raichur Burglary; Stolen Gold Worth ₹7.2 Lakh Recovered

-Raichur: Raichur West police arrested a man from Andhra Pradesh and recovered stolen gold ornaments worth ₹7.2 lakh while investigating a house burglary reported last year.

The accused, identified as Govindarajulu Dommara (39), a resident of Alur in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, was detained by a special police team formed for the investigation.

According to police, the theft took place in the early hours of April 7, 2025, at a house in Prashanth Colony in Raichur city. Based on a complaint, Raichur West police registered a case and initiated an investigation.

During investigation, police tracked down the accused and recovered a 25 gram gold necklace worth around ₹4.5 lakh, believed to have been stolen in the Raichur robbery. A 15 gram gold chain worth ₹ 2.7 lakh was also seized, allegedly in connection with another theft case registered at Netajinagar police station.

The total value of the recovered property is estimated at ₹ 7.2 lakh.

The operation was carried out by a team led by Circle Inspector Umesh Kamble. Raichur Police Inspector Arunangshu Giri praised the investigation team for solving the case and recovering the stolen property.