Police arrest man in ₹17.45 lakh theft from Puttaparthi college
According to the SP. the theft reportedly occurred on the night of July 23, when a three-member gang allegedly entered the accounts section from the back side of the building, broke open the almirah and fled with ₹17,45,450
Police arrested 28-year-old Alex Manohar Pawar, also known as Murali, for stealing ₹17.45 lakh from the accounts section of Sanskruthi College in Puttaparthi. The stolen amount included ₹4.5 lakh in cash and various items. Along with Pawar, two other suspects, Kajuram (23) from Bihar and Ajay Chauhan (20) from Uttar Pradesh, are still at large.
The theft took place on the night of July 23 when the gang entered the building from the rear, broke into the almirah, and escaped with the stolen funds. Police registered a criminal case against Pawar under various sections of the BNS and launched an investigation. They apprehended Pawar near Veerabrahmendra Swamy temple in Mamillakunta Cross on Friday, around 9:30 p.m., using technical evidence and tracking the suspects' movements.
Police also seized a smart watch, a mobile, and a bag from him. It is reported that Pawar has been involved in seven burglary cases across various locations in the country.
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