Shankarpally police arrest two Pardhi gang members for 11 house thefts

Shankarpally police on Sunday arrested two members of a Pardhi gang from Maharashtra accused of a series of thefts in locked houses across Shankarpally and surrounding areas. The suspects were intercepted around 10 am on Rice Mill Road and confessed to 11 cases, including a burglary in Elvarthi village on August 11 where they stole gold ornaments, silver articles and cash.

Police said the gang identified empty houses during the day, then broke locks with iron rods at night, wearing masks and gloves. The gang had been operating for six months in Shankarpally, BDL Bhanur, Gajwel and nearby locations. They reportedly travelled from Solapur and Jalna districts of Maharashtra with women and children, staying in temporary tents near construction sites. Police are investigating to trace other gang members.