Man with over 30 cases among three arrested for chain snatching

Three habitual offenders involved in the theft of a gold chain from a public bus passenger were arrested by the Tolichowki police on Monday (June 16).

The arrested individuals were identified as Bandari Keshav alias Chinna, Kamble Shyam Sunder alias Sreenu, and Upade Suraj, all residents of Mangar Basti in Asif Nagar. Two other suspects, Vamshi and Vamshi Vardhan from Seetharam Bagh, remain at large.

The arrest follows a complaint by Ganipineni Babu citing that his gold chain, weighing approximately 1.4 tolas and valued at ₹1.5 lakh, was stolen while travelling on a TGSRTC bus on June 14.

Of the three arrested, both Keshav and Sunder have long-standing criminal histories. Keshav is wanted in at least seven theft and dacoity cases across Hyderabad and Narayanpet, including cases registered in Narayanaguda, Malakpet, Langer Houz, Banjara Hills, Ghatkesar, and Habeeb Nagar. Shyam Sunder also has a prolific criminal record with over 30 previous cases registered against him, including multiple charges under the Prevention of Dangerous Activities (PD Act). His past offences span a decade .

Published - June 17, 2025 07:00 pm IST