Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Prakasam Police Arrest Burglar, Recover Rs 30 Lakhs in Stolen Property
Police in Prakasam district caught a man who was stealing from houses when people were away.
He took gold, silver, and other items worth a lot of money.
He used the money he got from selling the stolen things to feed his bad habits like gambling.
The police caught him after watching closely at night and following him.
They were able to get back most of the things he stole.
The police chief praised the officers for doing a good job.
Prakasam district police arrested a habitual burglar named Shaik Meeravali.
Stolen property valued at approximately Rs 30 lakh was recovered, including gold and silver jewelry, a drone camera, and a mobile phone.
The burglar targeted houses when the owners were away, committing thefts between July 22 and August 4, 2025.
The accused pawned stolen gold to fund his addiction and gambling habits.
Police apprehended the suspect in Markapur Town while he was attempting another burglary, following intensified night surveillance.
- Who
- Prakasam district police and accused Shaik Meeravali
- What
- Arrest of a habitual burglar and recovery of stolen property worth approximately Rs 30 lakh.
- When
- Stolen property recovered on Monday; burglaries occurred between July 22 and August 4, 2025.
- Where
- Markapur Town, Prakasam District
- Why
- To fund addiction and gambling habits.
- Stolen Property Recovered
- Gold jewelry (270.9g), silver ornaments (733.1g), drone camera, mobile phone
- Estimated Value of Recovered Property
- Rs 30 lakh
- Accused
- Shaik Meeravali
- Arrest Location
- Markapur Town, Prakasam District
- Date of Arrest
- Monday