Hyderabad burglar arrested after theft of 556 grams of gold

Neredmet Police arrested R Chandra Sekhar in connection with a house burglary in Hyderabad and recovered gold and silver ornaments. The accused allegedly stole 556 grams of gold using a duplicate key and sold part of it for Rs 25 lakh

Hyderabad: The Neredmet Police arrested a man identified as R Chandra Sekhar, who is allegedly involved in several house burglaries, and recovered gold and silver ornaments worth several lakhs of rupees on Friday.

Police said Chandra Sekhar was recently involved in a burglary in which he allegedly broke into a locked flat belonging to Padmavati on October 20 using a duplicate key and stole around 556 grams of gold, silver articles and pearls.

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During interrogation, he confessed to committing the theft along with his absconding associate, Shazi.

The duo allegedly sold part of the stolen gold in Guntur and Hyderabad for Rs 25 lakh. Efforts are underway to recover the remaining stolen property and trace Shazi, officials said.