61-year-old man robbed of his 2.5-tola gold chain on crowded TSRTC bus in Hyderabad June 23. Gattu Seetha Rama Rao was boarding Route No. 72J when thieves struck. Packed conditions near footboard gave them the chance. One slipped chain off his neck.
Rao noticed theft only after getting off near private hospital,reported it to Chaderghat police. Investigators reviewed CCTV footage fast,identifying suspect as known property offender. This led to arrest of 42-year-old Kamle Rathan,aka Rathan Badal,an auto-driver from Mallepally,Friday morning .
Police recovered stolen gold chain with its locket from Rathan during questioning. He allegedly confessed and named three accomplices—Salman,Ismail,and Ibrahim—still on run . Special teams now searching for them as investigation rolls on…






