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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Time of India
MTech Engineer Turned Burglar Nabbed After Hitting Nagpur Houses
Nagpur: A former software engineer with an MTech degree, Ashish Reddimalla, was arrested in Chandrapur on Saturday for his alleged involvement in a series of burglaries across Nagpur. The Dhantoli police, after a month-long investigation involving the scrutiny of 200 CCTV cameras, cracked five burglary cases in areas like Dhantoli, Ajni, and Sonegaon, recovering stolen goods worth Rs2.33 lakh from the accused. Reddimalla, employed at an IT firm in Mihan until 2020, reportedly turned to crime to settle a Rs23 lakh debt accrued due to a gambling addiction. His sophisticated background made him an unlikely suspect, allowing him to blend seamlessly into urban settings. "It's tough to suspect Reddimalla. He conducted reconnaissance with a bag on his shoulder, appearing anything but a thief," said senior inspector Anamika Mirzapure, who led the operation under the supervision of ACP Sudhir Nandeshwar and DCP Rahul Madane. The police investigation revealed that Reddimalla, familiar with Nagpur's localities like Dhantoli, Ajni Square, Sonegaon, and Chhatrapati Nagar Chowk from his years working in the city, meticulously planned his heists. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Discover the best investment opportunity. سالك Learn More Undo He had also broken into the residence of a govt employee, who had been shattered by the suicide of a teenager. Operating after 2am, he used an iron rod to break locks and latches, swiftly looting homes before returning to Chandrapur by bus with the stolen goods. His methodical approach and knowledge of the city's layout made him elusive until a breakthrough came via CCTV footage. A crucial lead emerged when police obtained footage capturing Reddimalla's image, which an informer later identified, enabling the Dhantoli police to track him to Chandrapur. Sub-inspector Dhanaji Marakwad and his team worked tirelessly, analysing hours of CCTV recordings to piece together the suspect's movements. This arrest marks the third time Reddimalla was apprehended, having been caught twice earlier by Chandrapur police for similar offences. The case highlights the growing challenge of urban crime involving educated individuals driven by addiction. Reddimalla's arrest has brought relief to residents in the affected areas, with police urging citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities. The recovered items, including valuables worth Rs2.33 lakh and a lot of euro and dollar currency notes, are being returned to their rightful owners as investigations continue to uncover any additional crimes linked to the accused. Authorities are also probing whether Reddimalla operated alone or had accomplices in his burglary spree.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Time of India
46g MD Powder Worth Rs2.33 Lakh Seized in Kamptee; Three Held, Two Absconding
1 2 Nagpur: The New Kamptee police seized 46.72 grams of mephedrone (MD) powder, mobile phones, vehicles, and other materials during a late-night raid at a lodge in Kamptee, in all worth Rs4.85 lakh. The operation, carried out between 8.35pm on May 31 and 12.10am on June 1, followed a reliable tip-off about drug activity in the area. A team from the police station laid a trap and raided a hotel room at the lodge on Kamptee-Nagpur Road. The search, conducted in the presence of witnesses, led to the arrest of three individuals found in possession of the MD powder, valued at approximately Rs2.33 lakh. The accused were identified as Tariq Parvez (45), a resident of Ismail Pura, Bilal Nagani (36), a resident of Bunkar Colony, and Mohammad Aman (27), a resident of Ismail Pura, all from Kamptee. The accused revealed that they were assisted by two others — Tehsin Kaman from Tumdipura, Old Kamptee, and Aamir Malik from Yashodhara Nagar — who are currently absconding. Further questioning of the accused revealed that the contraband was meant for sale and that they obtained the drugs with help from two accomplices based in Old Kamptee and Yashodhara Nagar. These two suspects are currently absconding, and efforts are underway to locate and apprehend them. In addition to the narcotic substance, police recovered five mobile phones and two moped vehicles used in the operation. All recovered items have been seized as evidence. Authorities confirmed that the motive behind the possession and sale of the drugs was personal financial gain. A case was registered under sections 8(a), 22(a), and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The arrested individuals were taken into custody, while the investigation to trace the remaining accused continues. The operation was executed under the strategic guidance of commissioner of police Ravinder Singal and the strategic supervision of Joint CP ND Reddy, Addl CP Rajendra Dabhade (Northern Division), DCP Niketan Kadam (Division 5), and ACP Vishal Kshirsagar (Kamptee Division). The raid was executed by PI Suhas Raut and his team, including Sachin Yadav, Vikas Tidke, Vilas Devgade, Naresh Khargban, Afak, Roshan Dakhore, Firoz Sheikh, Nitesh Navghade, Rahul Waghmare, and Akash Tekam. Further investigation is underway, and police are tightening the net on the local drug network.
