Suryaa Telangana Desk: Kodad DSP Srinivas Reddy stated that strict action will be taken against those involved in criminal activities. In a recent incident in Huzurnagar, a youth was arrested for stealing gold jewelry from his own family members to settle debts incurred from cockfighting and other bad habits.
The accused, 19-year-old Malleboyina Nikhil, resides in the Kanakadurga Temple Bazaar area of Huzurnagar and is a second-year intermediate student at a college in Kodad. Police reported that the youth had become addicted to bad habits and cockfighting over the past two years, leading to significant financial losses and debt.
To repay his debts, the accused stole a gold chain from his grandmother, Kodi Uma, approximately six months ago. He and a friend melted half a tola of the gold, sold it to unidentified individuals, and spent the money on personal luxuries. On November 3, 2026, he stole a three-and-a-half tola gold mangalsutra belonging to his aunt, Kodi Upendra. A case was registered at the Huzurnagar Police Station following a complaint from the victim.
On Friday morning, police patrolling near gold shops in Huzurnagar apprehended the accused when he attempted to flee upon seeing the officers. During questioning, the suspect admitted to the thefts. Police recovered the three-and-a-half tola gold mangalsutra and one tola of melted gold from the accused. The operation involved CI Charamandharaju, SI Naresh, and police staff.
DSP Srinivas Reddy advised the public to remain vigilant, noting reports of interstate thief gangs operating in the Huzurnagar vicinity. He urged citizens to report suspicious individuals to the nearest police station or by calling 112.