Four held in Chilkalguda dacoity

Metro India News | HYDERABAD

Chilkalguda Police have arrested four persons for their alleged involvement in a pre-planned armed dacoity at Jyoti Medical Hall in Padma Rao Nagar, Secunderabad, while efforts are underway to nab the remaining accused, including the masterminds.

According to police, the incident occurred in the early hours of June 28 when a gang of masked men, armed with knives, overpowered two security guards, threatened them with death, snatched their mobile phones and confined them on a staircase. The gang then used gas-cutting equipment to break into the penthouse and searched the premises for cash, escaping with Rs.27,500 from the medical shop and Rs.2,500 from the two guards.

Police solved the case through CCTV footage, technical evidence, surveillance and intelligence inputs. Investigation revealed the robbery was planned 10 to 15 days in advance, with the accused conducting reconnaissance, arranging vehicles, gas-cutting equipment, masks and weapons, and assigning specific roles before executing the crime. The arrested accused have been remanded to judicial custody.