House burglar arrested in Begum Bazar, booty worth ₹30 lakh recovered
A 20-year-old habitual burglar was arrested in Begum Bazar, with stolen items valued at ₹30 lakh recovered. The accused, Amar Sonkambale, was linked to a burglary earlier this month and was identified through CCTV footage. Police are continuing their investigation into his previous offenses and lifestyle choices.
- ▪Amar Sonkambale was arrested by Begum Bazar police for house burglary.
- ▪Stolen items included gold ornaments weighing 206 grams and ₹2,14,600 in cash.
- ▪The total value of the recovered property is estimated at ₹30 lakh.
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Begum Bazar police arrested a 20-year-old habitual house burglar and recovered stolen gold ornaments weighing 206 grams along with ₹2,14,600 in cash, with the total value of the seized property estimated at ₹30 lakh.The accused, Amar Sonkambale, a waiter employed at function halls and a resident of Kishan Bagh, was apprehended on Sunday (May 17) by the Begum Bazar police crime team.Police said the accused was involved in a house burglary reported at Hindi Nagar, Goshamahal, earlier this month. According to the investigators, the burglary took place early on May 6 at the residence of M. Krishna in Hindi Nagar. The complainant had reported theft of gold ornaments weighing around 235 grams and cash worth ₹10 lakh.Police said CCTV footage from the area helped identify and trace the accused.
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