2 weeks ago

Inter-State Burglar Arrested in Ongole; ₹1.36 Crore Recovered

Police in Ongole arrested a man they say was involved in stealing from locked houses.

The accused was identified as Soheil Khan, also known as Mohammed Sameer Khan.

Police said he committed seven burglaries in different towns between June and August 2026.

They recovered gold, cash and a vehicle worth a total of ₹1.36 crore.

The police say he watched houses to find out when people were away.

They also say he melted the stolen gold before selling it.

Officers caught him after he tried to escape during a vehicle check in Ongole.

Police advised people to use CCTV cameras and tell police when leaving home for a long time.

Key facts

Accused: Soheil Khan alias Mohammed Sameer Khan, 38, originally from Bengaluru and currently residing in Hyderabad
Recovered property: Gold worth ₹1.03 crore, ₹15 lakh cash and an XUV valued at ₹18 lakh
Total recovery: ₹1.36 crore
Alleged burglaries: Seven cases between June and August 2026
Ongole thefts: Two houses were targeted on August 5; about 394 grams of gold and ₹5 lakh cash were recovered
Police evidence: CCTV footage, technical evidence, vehicle movements and field-level investigation
District crime figures: Police said 367 property-offence cases have been registered, with ₹4.33 crore recovered against a loss of ₹5.41 crore and 190 arrests

deccanchronicle.com · 2 weeks ago