A significant breakthrough has been achieved in the sensational robbery case at the State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Tumkunta, Puttaparthi. The police have arrested Anil Kumar Panwar, a former Border Security Force (BSF) jawan from Haryana, in connection with the high-profile heist. The robbery, which occurred recently, involved the looting of 11.4 kg of gold ornaments worth around ₹11 crore and ₹37.92 lakh in cash.
The accused posed a major challenge to the police, prompting the formation of special investigation teams to crack the case. District Superintendent of Police V Ratna confirmed the arrest of Anil Kumar and revealed that during the investigation, police recovered 2 kg of gold ornaments worth approximately ₹2 crore. Additionally, a car and a motorbike used in the crime were also recovered.
The police believe that the gang behind the robbery is from Haryana, and efforts are underway to track down the remaining members. Another suspect is still absconding, and special teams are working to apprehend him. SP Ratna assured the public that all stolen valuables, including the remaining 9.4 kg of gold and the cash, will be recovered soon, and the case will be fully resolved.
The investigation team, led by Hindupur DSP Mahesh, has made substantial progress in the case, and their efforts have been recognized and rewarded by the SP. The team’s hard work and dedication have been instrumental in cracking the case, and they continue to work tirelessly to trace the absconding accused and recover the remaining stolen property.
The arrest of Anil Kumar Panwar is a significant milestone in the investigation, and the police are confident that they will soon recover all the stolen valuables and bring the remaining accused to justice. The case has sent shockwaves in the state, and the police are working to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future. With the investigation ongoing, the police are hopeful that they will soon solve the case and bring closure to the victims.