Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Hyderabad Police Arrest Burglars in Rs 1.07 Cr College Heist
Thieves broke into a college office in Hyderabad, stealing Rs 1.07 crore.
Police caught some of them after they used Google Maps to find the college and broke in at night.
Rachakonda Police cracked a high-profile burglary at Brilliant Engineering College in Hyderabad
Rs 1.07 crore stolen from the campus office was recovered
The theft occurred on October 10, with the gang using Google Maps to target the isolated college
Two interstate burglars and a juvenile were arrested, with three more accused still absconding
The burglars broke in at midnight, using long screwdrivers and destroying the CCTV DVR
- Who
- Rachakonda Police, Brilliant Engineering College staff, burglars (including two interstate burglars and a juvenile)
- What
- Recovered Rs 1.07 crore stolen from the college office
- When
- October 10 (theft), unspecified date (arrests)
- Where
- Brilliant Engineering College, Abdullapurmet, Hyderabad
- Why
- To steal money collected from student fees
Police's Perspective
Suspected Insider's Perspective
Insider Knowledge
Police's Perspective
Police suspect insider knowledge aided the heist due to the criminals' precise targeting of the money and surveillance footage.
Suspected Insider's Perspective
The insider (if any) might argue they were coerced or unaware of the burglary's true purpose.
- Stolen Amount
- Rs 1.07 crore
- Date of Theft
- October 10
- Arrested Accused
- Two interstate burglars and a juvenile
- Absconding Accused
- Three
- Investigative Agency
- Rachakonda Police