Notorious Burglar Arrested in Visakhapatnam After Decades of Crime

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Mohammed Salim Qureshi, a 51-year-old resident of Hyderabad and a key member of an inter-state gang, has been arrested by Visakhapatnam police for his involvement in over 200 cases of theft and burglaries across the country. The police recovered items worth over 25 lakh from him, including 71 grams of gold ornaments, 500 grams of silver, and a car used by the accused. Qureshi has been linked to high-profile burglaries, including a 2001 heist at the home of underworld don Chhota Rajan in Mumbai. He has a history of committing crimes in multiple cities and states, often traveling by flight to carry out offenses and returning once released from prison.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mohammed Salim Qureshi, a 51-year-old resident of Hyderabad, has been arrested by Visakhapatnam police for his involvement in over 200 cases of theft and burglaries.
  • Qureshi is a key member of an inter-state gang that has committed crimes in multiple states, including Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
  • The police recovered items worth over 25 lakh from Qureshi, including 71 grams of gold ornaments, 500 grams of silver, and a car used by the accused.
  • Qureshi has been linked to high-profile burglaries, including a 2001 heist at the home of underworld don Chhota Rajan in Mumbai.
  • He has a history of committing crimes in multiple cities and states, often traveling by flight to carry out offenses and returning once released from prison.
  • Two of Qureshi's accomplices, Mayur Jadhav alias Mayur alias Wasim Abdul Sheikh and Pathan, are still at large.
  • Qureshi has been arrested multiple times in the past, only to resume his crimes upon release from prison.
  • The police have seized a car used by Qureshi, which was used in the commission of the crimes.

Statistics:

  • 200: The number of cases of theft and burglaries involving Mohammed Salim Qureshi.
  • 25 lakh: The value of items recovered from Qureshi.
  • 71 grams: The weight of gold ornaments recovered from Qureshi.
  • 500 grams: The weight of silver items recovered from Qureshi.
  • 250 gms: The weight of gold ornaments stolen from Arun Jhawar's flat in Samudrika Apartment in May 2025.
  • 10 kg: The weight of silver articles stolen from Vinjamuri Durga Bhavani's residence in Samudrika Apartment in May 2025.
  • 140 gm: The weight of gold recovered from Qureshi.
  • 3.5 kg: The weight of melted silver recovered from Qureshi.

Sources:

  • Times of India
  • Police records
  • Court records
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