Man arrested for theft, valuables worth over ₹1.02 crore recovered
The Kote police in Shivamogga have apprehended Mohammed Rafeeq, a native of Hagaribommanahalli in Vijayanagara district, for theft. Accused of stealing valuables worth over ₹1.02 crore, Rafeeq allegedly broke into the home of a couple, both Panchayat Development Officers, on August 28. Police identified the suspect and traced him to Devanahalli near Bengaluru, where a search revealed 558 grams of gold jewellery and ₹20 lakh in cash.
Superintendent of Police B. Nikhil commended the Kote police station's Inspector Harish K. Patel and his team for successfully resolving the case and recovering the stolen assets.
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