Adilabad: Adilabad police arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of involvement in a house burglary and recovered gold and silver ornaments valued at approximately Rs 27,500, officials said.
The accused was identified as Sameer Khan, a resident of Ramnagar in Adilabad district.
Burglary Reported in Mavala
According to the police, complainant Kallem Ganesh Reddy locked his house on the night of October 29 before leaving for duty at RIMS Hospital.
When he returned the following afternoon, he found that the main door's lock had been broken. The almirah inside the house had also been opened, and a silver bowl, a silver glass and gold rings were missing.
Following his complaint, Mavala police registered a case and launched an investigation.
Suspect Identified During Investigation
Police said investigators identified Khan as a suspect during the probe. Gold and silver ornaments worth around Rs 27,500 were recovered from his possession.
According to the police, Khan is allegedly involved in 19 cases registered at various police stations, including Mavala, Adilabad Two Town, Adilabad One Town, Tamsi, Gudihatnoor and Jainath. The cases reportedly include house burglaries and other offences.
The allegations in the cases remain subject to legal proceedings.
Police Issue Safety Advisory
Police advised residents to secure valuables before leaving their homes unattended. They also urged people to keep gold and silver ornaments safely stored and report suspicious activity to the authorities.
Residents were encouraged to take precautions to reduce the risk of burglaries and protect their property.
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