Police arrest 13 for multiple thefts across temples in Markapuram district
They recover stolen property worth ₹22.7 lakh from the accused; urge temple management committees to arrange CCTV cameras as their first line of defence against thieves targeting temple jewellery and idols
The police in Markapuram district have apprehended 13 individuals linked to multiple thefts at various temples within the region. The recovered stolen items are valued at ₹22.7 lakh. The accused, whose ages range from 22 to 50, include Indla Vishnuvardhan, Thammisetti Ramanaiah, Mallala Chenchu Subba Rao, S. Umamaheswara Rao, Kommi Katamraju, Bathula Seenu, Pinni Rajeev, Kamma Suryateja, Moka Anjaneyulu, Derangula Venkataramana, Bandaru Tirupathaiah, Dudekula Nagoor Sharif, and Chandaluri Balaguravaiah.
Police spokesperson V. Harshavardhan Raju revealed that the suspects, who worked as masons and construction workers, collaborated through mutual contacts to carry out the thefts.
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