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Hindupur Police Crack SBI Bank Robbery, Recover Huge Gold Haul
3 Jan
Summary
- Police arrested the second inter-state accused in the SBI bank robbery.
- Over 5,500 grams of gold ornaments valued at Rs 5.5 crore were recovered.
- The accused are habitual offenders with 14 cases registered nationwide.
In a significant development, Hindupur police have apprehended the second key inter-state suspect involved in the Tumukunta SBI bank robbery that occurred in July 2025. This crucial arrest has led to the recovery of gold ornaments weighing 5,500 grams, estimated to be worth Rs 5.5 crore. The police also seized a Honda City car and a motorcycle, bringing the total value of recovered assets to Rs 5.54 crore.
The police identified the arrested individuals as Anil Kumar Panwar from Haryana and Mohammed Ishrar Khan from Rajasthan. While Panwar was apprehended earlier in August 2025 with 2 kg of stolen gold, Khan's arrest, made under a PT warrant in Rajasthan, resulted in the recovery of an additional 3.5 kg of gold ornaments valued at Rs 3.5 crore. These individuals are reportedly habitual offenders with a criminal history spanning multiple states.
District SP S Satish Kumar detailed the successful operation, highlighting the efforts of three special police teams. The accused have been linked to at least 14 registered cases nationwide, underscoring their extensive involvement in bank robberies. The ongoing investigation aims to bring all involved parties to justice for their criminal activities.
