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Police Officers Arrested for Gold Heist
27 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Two police officers arrested for allegedly stealing 78 grams of gold.
- The theft occurred in Davanagere on November 24th, early morning.
- IGP dismissed one PSI and suspended another for their alleged involvement.
In a significant disciplinary action, two police officers have been arrested and taken into custody in Davanagere for their alleged involvement in a gold robbery. PSI Malappa Chippalakatti, who was on probation, has been dismissed from service, while PSI Praveen Kumar has been suspended. They are accused of stealing 78 grams of gold ornaments.
The incident reportedly occurred on November 24th at approximately 3 am in Davanagere. Both officers are identified as the primary accused in the theft, allegedly carried out with the assistance of five other individuals. The case has been officially registered at the KTJ Police Station under specific sections of the BNS Act 2023.
BR Ravikante Gowda, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for the Eastern Range, announced the disciplinary measures, emphasizing the gravity of the offense. The swift action highlights the police department's commitment to maintaining discipline and integrity, ensuring accountability for serious criminal misconduct by its personnel.
