Delhi burglar arrested in Goa for Secunderabad house break-in theft

An interstate burglar from Delhi was arrested in Goa for a house burglary in Secunderabad, where jewellery worth Rs 82 lakh was stolen. Police identified the accused as Manoj Singh, who has a history of multiple burglary cases in Delhi and pending warrants.

Hyderabad: An interstate burglar from Delhi was arrested by the Monda Market police on Thursday, in connection with a house burglary reported in Secunderabad earlier this month, and stolen gold and silver ornaments worth around Rs 82 lakh were recovered.

The suspect, identified as Manoj Singh (28) was traced and nabbed in North Goa.

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According to police, the burglary took place on May 27 when Manoj broke into the house of Sandeep Raghunath Chawan, a worker of a jewellery shop in Pot Market, Secunderabad, and decamped with gold and silver ornaments.

Officials said the suspect was involved in 19 burglary cases in Delhi and has previously been lodged in Tihar Jail.

Several non-bailable warrants are reportedly pending against him. Further action is being coordinated with Delhi police.