Gold, silver, iPhone: How burqa-clad woman targeted locked houses in Hyderabad
The Uppal police apprehended a 25-year-old woman, Paga Jaya, in connection with multiple house burglaries. Following a recent theft reported by Gangam Bhaskar Reddy, whose residence was violated during his family vacation, Jaya emerged as a suspect. Authorities believe she may be linked to five incidents in various areas of Hyderabad.
On October 31, a 25-year-old homemaker named Paga Jaya was arrested in Hyderabad for her alleged involvement in a series of house burglaries. Jaya, who lives in New Bharat Nagar, was apprehended near the LB Nagar route bus stop in Uppal. She is accused of stealing gold, silver, cash, and an iPhone 17 worth around Rs 70 lakh. The case came to light after a resident named Gangam Bhaskar Reddy (55) reported that his house had been broken into while he was away visiting a temple on October 26.
Police recovered 48 tulas of gold, 1.5kg of silver, Rs 2 lakh in cash, and the iPhone 17. Jaya allegedly targeted unlocked houses, wearing a burqa to hide her identity and using a hand-cutter machine to break locks. She was reportedly motivated by financial difficulties and a desire to earn money easily. Jaya had previously been involved in another house burglary within the Uppal police station limits.
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