Balapur police recover 14 tolas of stolen gold worth ₹20 lakh from habitual offender
Balapur police have successfully solved a burglary case by recovering 14 tolas of stolen gold worth over ₹20 lakh. The suspect, Habib Mohammed, a habitual offender with numerous criminal cases, was apprehended after police observed his suspicious behavior. Following his confession, police also identified a receiver involved in the crime and recovered additional stolen items.
- ▪Balapur police recovered 14 tolas of stolen gold ornaments valued at over ₹20 lakh.
- ▪The suspect, Habib Mohammed, has around 60 criminal cases pending against him.
- ▪Police formed two teams to investigate the burglary after receiving a complaint on April 14.
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Balapur police cracked a house burglary case and recovered 14 tolas of stolen gold ornaments worth over ₹20 lakh after taking into custody a habitual offender with around 60 criminal cases pending against him.The accused was identified as Habib Mohammed alias Chotu, a resident of Shaheen Nagar, who police said is a seasoned offender involved in night-time burglaries.According to the police, a complaint regarding a burglary at Dream Lake Colony in Balapur was received on April 14.
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