Bengaluru Burglars Arrested: Trio Smashed Rs 38 Lakh Heist in Software Engineer's Absence

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A trio of burglars, Shiva Prasad, Likith alias Kaddi, and Jaideep, were arrested for breaking into the home of a software engineer-cum-real estate businessman while his family was away for a wedding in Chikkamagaluru. The burglars decamped with gold and silver articles, along with cash, totalling around Rs 38 lakh. The stolen goods were valued at Rs 25 lakh. The accused were found in possession of 175 grams of gold ornaments, 1.5kg of silver articles, and Rs 9 lakh in cash. Police inspector C Girish Naik led the investigation team, revealing that the burglars were involved in multiple cases, with Raghu alias Pepsi, the main accused, having 28 criminal cases to his name.

Key Takeaways:

  • The burglary occurred on May 21, when the software engineer's family was away for a wedding, and they returned to find their home had been broken into at 11.15pm the next day.
  • The accused had stolen gold and silver articles worth Rs 25 lakh, along with cash totalling Rs 38 lakh, for a total of Rs 63 lakh.
  • The arrested trio included Shiva Prasad, 28, Likith alias Kaddi, 26, and Jaideep, 23, who were found in possession of 175 grams of gold ornaments, 1.5kg of silver articles, and Rs 9 lakh in cash.
  • The police seized two iron rods and a two-wheeler used for the crime, and the main accused Raghu alias Pepsi is still absconding.
  • Raghu alias Pepsi has been involved in 28 criminal cases, while Likith and Jaideep have over 10 cases each to their name.
  • Prasad, on the other hand, has no previous record of crime and was roped in by the main accused to assist in the burglary.

Statistics:

  • Rs 38 lakh (approximate value of stolen goods)
  • Rs 25 lakh (value of stolen gold and silver articles)
  • Rs 9 lakh (cash found on the accused)
  • 175 grams (weight of gold ornaments found on the accused)
  • 1.5kg (weight of silver articles found on the accused)
  • 2 iron rods and a two-wheeler (items seized as evidence)
  • 28 (number of criminal cases against Raghu alias Pepsi)
  • 10+ (number of cases against Likith and Jaideep)
  • 1 (first-time offender - Prasad)

Sources:

  • The Times of India (Bengaluru edition)
  • The Hindu (Bengaluru edition)
  • Bengaluru Police Department