Karnataka cop arrested for role in robbery of Rs 5 lakh and 40 g of gold in wife’s village

The others who are arrested in the robbery case are Malleshappa Venkappa Naik from Shidenur village in Byadgi taluk, Kantesh Muttappa Waddar from Kerur village in Badami taluk, Ajeya Hanumant Salhalli from Belawadi in Bailhongal, Belagavi district, and Nagaraj Hanumant Waddar.

The Hirekerur police formed four teams and arrested the other accused. It was during the investigation that Naik’s role in planning and executing the theft emerged, the police said.

A police officer said, “Naik is married to a woman from Nidnagilu. He frequently visited the village and also claimed to be the beat constable in the area, which helped him gather information. Later, he passed the information to the robbers and fixed the date to execute the robbery. We are also looking at how Naik befriended the robbers. Phone conversations have revealed his involvement.”

The police said they seized Rs 52,000 in cash, 7.7 g of gold, a motorcycle used in the crime, and other items from the accused.
The investigation revealed the accused had pawned the stolen gold at a finance company to obtain loans.