Sankranti Night Burglaries in Hyderabad, Thieves Strike 12 Houses in One Night
Sankranti burglary in Medipally: Thieves strike 12 houses in Chengicherla at 2:30 am, armed with knives. Police and Clues Team begin investigation.
A major burglary incident in Medipally, Hyderabad, created panic during the Sankranti festival, after a gang of thieves targeted 12 houses in Chengicherla in the early hours of Thursday. The incident occurred around 2:30 am, when residents were asleep.
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According to victims, the burglars moved through the colony armed with knives, creating fear among locals before fleeing the area after committing multiple thefts.
Thieves Create Panic in Chengicherla Colony
Residents reported that the Medipally Chengicherla burglary was carried out by an organised gang that had conducted prior surveillance (rekki). The accused allegedly arrived in a car, moved swiftly between houses, and escaped soon after the thefts.
Key details reported by locals include:
- 12 houses targeted in a single night
- Incident occurred at around 2:30 am
- Thieves were seen carrying knives
- Gang reportedly arrived by car after prior planning
- Multiple houses looted before escape
Victims Lodge Complaint With Medipally Police
The affected residents immediately filed complaints with Medipally Police, following which police teams rushed to the spot. Officials confirmed that a case has been registered and investigation is underway.
The Telangana Police deployed special teams to trace the accused and collect evidence.
Clues Team and Police Begin Investigation
Soon after the incident, the Clues Team along with local police personnel inspected the crime scene in Chengicherla. Forensic teams collected fingerprints and other technical evidence from the affected houses.
Police officials stated that:
- CCTV footage from nearby areas is being examined
- Entry and exit routes used by the thieves are under scrutiny
- Special patrols have been intensified in Medipally and surrounding localities
Rising Concern Over Festival-Time Thefts
The Sankranti burglary in Medipally has raised serious concerns among residents, as festivals are often targeted by organised theft gangs due to reduced vigilance and late-night travel.
Locals have urged authorities to enhance night patrolling and strengthen security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
As the investigation continues, police have assured residents that efforts are being intensified to identify and arrest the accused at the earliest.
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