A series of thefts plaguing Saisadana Apartment in Hospet over the past two years has finally been solved, with police arresting a longtime security guard as the culprit.
Numerous thefts had been reported in the apartment, prompting residents to file complaints at the Hospet City Police Station. Despite investigations, the authorities initially struggled to identify the perpetrator.
Suspecting the involvement of someone from within the premises, police interrogated Praveen, a security guard who had served at the apartment for 18 years. Under questioning, he confessed to committing the thefts.
The accused had targeted two houses repeatedly over the past year. Following his confession, police recovered stolen gold ornaments worth ₹5 lakh.