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Chaderghat police arrest one thief, recover stolen 2.5-tola gold chain from TSRTC bus

Gattu Seetha Rama Rao, 61, had his 2.5-tola gold chain snatched while riding a packed TSRTC bus in Hyderabad on June 23. After examining CCTV footage, police apprehended 42-year-old Kamle Rathan, retrieving the stolen chain in the process. Three accomplices remain unaccounted for.

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Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read · 10 views
Chaderghat police arrest one thief, recover stolen 2.5-tola gold chain from TSRTC bus

Key Takeaways

  • On June 23, a 61-year-old man was robbed of his 2.5-tola gold chain on a crowded TSRTC bus in Hyderabad.
  • CCTV footage helped police identify and arrest 42-year-old Kamle Rathan, a known property offender.
  • Rathan admitted to the theft and named three accomplices: Salman, Ismail, and Ibrahim, who are still at large.
  • The police recovered the stolen gold chain, including its locket, during questioning of Rathan.
  • Authorities have formed special teams to locate the absconding suspects as the investigation continues.

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…

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