Broken web of interconnected crimes

The police have uncovered a network of interconnected crimes where individuals involved in a house burglary were also found to be linked to the theft of several two-wheelers. Police have arrested two persons, Raghu and SR Deepak, in connection with burglaries and thefts following an investigation led by Jnanabharathi Police. Several of the suspects were nabbed in September after gold ornaments, cash and a motorcycle were stolen from a house in Manganahalli.

The complainant, Khalid Nayaz Khan, 61, reported a burglary at his home in which gold jewelery weighing 220 grams, 50,000 in cash, an e-reader and a bicycle were stolen. Following this, a thorough investigation was launched.

As the investigation progressed, the police arrested Raghu on September 24. Other suspects were identified and arrested on November 21, including Deepak, Jaidepu and Adaith Gowda. Authorities also recovered stolen items including gold ornaments worth 9,50,000 (130 grams) and three stolen two-wheelers.

The stolen goods were recovered from several police stations in Bengaluru, including Byadarahalli, Subramanyapura, Kumbalagodu and Rajarajeshwarinagar. The stolen bikes were also recovered from different locations. Investigations are on with the search for the remaining suspect, Mithun, who is currently absconding.

12 Pak nationals charged for illegal stay, falsification of documents
The police filed a charge sheet in the court after completing an investigation into 12 Pakistani nationals who were living illegally in Bengaluru.

The accused, including Rashid Ali Siddiqui (48), his wife Ayesha (38) and other relatives, were charged under the Aliens Act and for creating false documents. The case was filed at the JMFC court in Anekal.

Rashid Ali Siddiqui, a native of Karachi, had arrived in India six years ago and settled in Rajapur, Jigani under the false identity of Shankar Sharma. According to the police, Rashid and his family members forged Indian documents, including passports. They were also reportedly associated with the “Mehdi” Foundation, an organization that taught Islam and allegedly received financial support for propaganda activities.

The investigation began on September 13 when police arrested Rashid and three others. They later detained additional relatives living in Peenya. The police have completed the investigation of 12 people, but six more suspects remain under investigation. Authorities said a separate indictment will be filed for those remaining suspects.