Gachibowli police arrest mason for stealing 35 tolas of gold, 2 kg silver

Gachibowli police arrested a 28-year-old mason for allegedly stealing 35 tolas of gold and 2 kg of silver from a Kondapur apartment. Police recovered the valuables, a scooter and a mobile phone, saying online cricket betting allegedly motivated the theft

Hyderabad: A 28-year-old mason was arrested by Gachibowli police for allegedly breaking into a locked apartment at Kondapur and stealing 35 tolas of gold ornaments and two kg of silver articles. The police recovered the stolen valuables along with a scooter and a mobile phone from his possession.

The suspect, identified as Limma Ananth Kumar, a resident of Safdarnagar in Borabanda, allegedly committed the theft on November 2 at a flat belonging to Pothireddy Anush Kumar Reddy, cinematographer located at Sara Pride Apartments in Shilpa Valley, Kondapur.

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According to the police, the suspect gained entry into the flat by climbing down from the terrace with the help of a rope and entering through the balcony. He allegedly broke open the sliding door and an almirah before decamping with the gold and silver articles.

On a complaint, the Gachibowli police registered a case and took Ananth into custody. During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to the offence. Police recovered the stolen gold and silver ornaments, a Honda Activa scooter, a mobile phone and two SIM cards.

The police said that the suspect had allegedly taken to online cricket betting through the DafaBet app and committed the theft to meet his financial needs.