Mangaluru : Members of the notorious inter-state “Chaddi Gang” were arrested in a joint operation by Mangaluru, Hassan and Sakleshpur police at Sakleshpur.

The arrested are identified as Raju Singhania 24, Mayur 30, Bali 22, and Vikky 21, all from Madhya Pradesh.

The “Chaddi Gang” committed a robbery and assault at a house on Kotekani Road, Derebailu village, In the early hours of July 9, 2024.

They fled the scene in the victims’ car after taking away gold and diamond jewellery worth Rs 12 lakhs, a Samsung mobile phone and 10 branded watches worth Rs 1 lakh and cash of Rs 3000 and later boarded a KSRTC bus heading towards Mulky. CCTV footage showed that the accused traveled to Mangaluru.

Using the information provided by KSRTC staff and private drivers, police traced the robbers to Sakleshpur. With the help of Hassan police and Sakleshpur police, they successfully apprehended the gang members.

The gold, cash, and watches stolen from Mangaluru were confiscated from the accused and handed over to the Urwa police.