Sangareddy Police Crack Four Robbery Cases, Including Three in Sangareddy District and One in Karnataka
Fake Pistol, Two Knives, Motorcycle Used in Crimes and Other Items Seized
Accused Have Previous Robbery and Theft Cases Registered Against Them in Maharashtra
Sangareddy police have arrested three members of an interstate robbery gang and cracked four highway robbery cases, including three reported in Sangareddy district and one in Humnabad, Karnataka. Another accused is absconding. Speaking at a media conference held at the District Police Office, Superintendent of Police (SP) Paritosh Pankaj said that special teams comprising the CCS, Zaheerabad Sub-Division and Sadashivpet police were formed on his instructions to investigate the series of highway robberies. With the help of CCTV footage, technical evidence and other investigative leads, the police successfully solved three robbery cases registered in Sangareddy district and another case reported on National Highway NH-65, within the limits of Humnabad Police Station in Bidar district of Karnataka. Three habitual offenders belonging to Maharashtra were arrested in connection with these cases, while another suspect remains absconding. The accused were also involved in several theft and robbery cases registered earlier in Maharashtra. Modus Operandi According to the police, the accused, belonging to Latur, Pune and Baramati regions of Maharashtra, had formed a gang and targeted vehicles parked along national highways during night hours.
They mainly targeted cars parked alone on the roadside by motorists who had stopped for emergencies. Wearing monkey caps to conceal their identities, the gang members approached the vehicles after parking their motorcycle at some distance. Armed with a fake pistol and knives, they threatened the occupants and forcibly robbed them of gold ornaments and cash. After committing the crimes, they escaped on their motorcycle to the Latur region of Maharashtra.The stolen gold ornaments were allegedly sold at a jewellery shop in Latur through an acquaintance, and the proceeds were shared among the gang members. Arrest of the Accused The gang had reportedly planned to commit more highway robberies in Telangana. Three of the accused travelled from Maharashtra towards Telangana on a blue Yamaha motorcycle without a number plate.They were carrying black masks, sweaters and two knives in a bag, while another accused had concealed an air pistol. The police apprehended them at Chiragpally while they were travelling towards Telangana.The police seized an air pistol (fake firearm), two knives, the motorcycle allegedly used in the crimes and other items from the accused.
SP Paritosh Pankaj stated that district police are maintaining continuous surveillance to prevent criminal activities and warned that strict action would be taken against anyone posing a threat to public safety. The SP also appreciated the CCS, Zaheerabad Sub-Division and Sadashivpet police officers and personnel for their effective efforts in cracking the cases.
