Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Multiple Temple Thefts in Andhra Pradesh
In Andhra Pradesh, a father and son from Bengaluru were caught for breaking into houses in Tirupati.
They stole gold, silver, and other valuable things worth Rs 18.30 lakh.
The police found out after a man named Gopala Krishna reported his house was broken into and his valuables were missing.
The police had been watching the suspects and caught them on January 2, 2026.
The father had done similar crimes before in Bengaluru and Hosur.
Additionally, three people, including a temple priest, a retired official, and a gold merchant, were arrested for stealing silver ornaments from a temple in Chagalamarri.
They were caught with silver bricks worth Rs 14.76 lakh, which they had converted from the stolen ornaments.
The police are praised for their efforts in both cases.
Father-son duo arrested for a series of house break-ins in Tirupati.
Stolen items worth Rs 18.30 lakh recovered, including gold, silver, and electronics.
Suspects identified as Perumal Krishna (54) and Santosh Kumar (26) from Bengaluru.
Three arrested in Chagalamarri temple silver theft, including a temple priest and a gold merchant.
Police recovered 5.80 kg of silver bricks valued at Rs 14.76 lakh from the temple theft.
- Who
- Perumal Krishna (54), Santosh Kumar (26), Mamidi Krishna Kishor, B. Venkata Narasaih, D. Pedda Hussainaiah
- What
- House break-ins, theft of valuables, and temple silver theft
- When
- From January 2025 to January 2, 2026 (Tirupati), a few days before Sunday (Chagalamarri)
- Where
- Narayanapuram, Tirupati, and Chagalamarri, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To steal gold, silver, and other valuables
- Suspects
- Perumal Krishna (54), Santosh Kumar (26), Mamidi Krishna Kishor, B. Venkata Narasaih, D. Pedda Hussainaiah
- Location
- Tirupati and Chagalamarri, Andhra Pradesh
- Stolen Items
- 162 gm gold, 1,136 gm silver, 3 phones, 1 watch, Rs 5,000 cash, 5.80 kg silver bricks
- Total Value
- Rs 18.30 lakh (Tirupati) and Rs 14.76 lakh (Chagalamarri)
- Arrest Date
- January 2, 2026 (Tirupati), Sunday (Chagalamarri)
- Complaint Lodged By
- Gopala Krishna (auditor) (Tirupati)
- Police Team
- Tirupati Central Crime Station (CCS) and Chagalamarri police
- Previous Offenses
- Bengaluru and Hosur (Perumal Krishna)
