Cops Arrest 6 Held In 14 Theft Cases; Recover Property Worth ₹80 Lakh
KADAPA: Pulivendula police have arrested six people involved in a series of thefts, including bag lifting, housebreaking and thefts targeting patients and their attendants in hospitals.
The operation was carried out under the supervision of YSR Kadapa superintendent of police Shelke Nachiket Vishwanath, with teams led by SDPO B. Murali and inspector K. Sriram.
The names of the defendants were stated as Sake Saroj (42), Sake Srinu (58), Menapati Anita (28), Chinna Venkatesu (25), Pallapu Divakar (31) and Kambam Venkata Reddy (26). Police said they were involved in 14 cases registered at Pulivendula police station under various divisions of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Acting on reliable information, police conducted coordinated raids in Pulivendula town, Koti Samadhi, Kadapa Ring Road and Ulimealla Ring Road, leading to arrests.
Stolen property worth approximately ₹ 80.01 lakh was recovered; These include 215.5 grams of gold worth ₹37.35 lakh, 544 grams of silver worth ₹1.32 lakh and cash worth ₹41.34 lakh. A Maruti Swift and a scooter were also seized.
Police said the accused were involved in crimes not only in Pulivendula subdivision but also in Kadapa, Badvel and Nellore districts. They will be referred to the courthouse and sent to the courthouse.
