# Udupi police arrest 2 UP gang members in Rs 4.5 lakh theft

2026-09-26T23:21:27+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 4 independent outlets

Udupi Town police have arrested two alleged members of the Bediya gang from Uttar Pradesh for a house theft in Ambalapady. The accused, Mohammed Jaffer (22) and Kadir (32), both from Sambhal district, were arrested after a tip-off. Police recovered cash and valuables worth around Rs 4.50 lakh, including Rs 1.50 lakh from Jaffer and Rs 1.65 lakh from Kadir. The burglary came to light on July 9 when the owner, AS Rama Murthy (70), returned from Mangaluru to find his front door broken and Rs 6 lakh cash and three watches stolen. The accused allegedly confessed to breaking in and sharing the money. Police said Jaffer has one prior case and Kadir has six, including house theft and illegal arms cases. The investigation was led by Udupi Town Police Inspector Mahesh Prasad.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All four outlets report the Udupi arrest as a straightforward crime story with no political or ideological slant. Deccan Herald provides the most detail, including the gang's name and the accused's criminal records. The other sources cover separate thefts in Bengaluru and Faridabad. The uniform neutral-reporting across sources suggests no contested framing. The key figure to watch is the total property recovered: Rs 4.50 lakh, against the stolen Rs 6 lakh cash, leaving Rs 1.50 lakh still missing.

## Coverage

- deccanherald.com (neutral report) <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/mangaluru/karnataka-2-members-of-a-gang-from-uttar-pradesh-held-in-connection-with-house-theft-in-udupi-4160628>
  Straightforward crime report with detailed recovery figures
- siasat.com (neutral report) <https://www.siasat.com/bengaluru-3-arrested-for-assaulting-woman-stealing-cash-gold-3548704/>
  Factual report on a separate Bengaluru assault and theft
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/thief-sneaks-into-paying-guest-accommodation-in-bengaluru-escapes-with-12-phones-7-laptops/articleshow/134507047.cms>
  Neutral account of a PG accommodation burglary
- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/gurugram-news/5-armed-men-loot-1-crore-from-faridabad-property-dealer-s-new-house-101790479665517.html>
  Straight report on a Faridabad armed dacoity

Tags: Bengaluru, Karnataka, Peenya Police, Udupi Town Police
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