Mangalhat police arrest two habitual offenders, recover ₹2.48 lakh gold chain
HYDERABAD: Mangalhat police on December 19, 2025, arrested two accused and recovered a gold chain weighing two tolas, valued at ₹2.48 lakh, in connection with a theft case registered at Mangalhat police station.
The arrested persons were identified as Upadi Bolenath, also known as U Bholanath, 42, and Mohammed Khadeer, also known as Khader, 26. The recovery pertains to Crime No. 371 of 2025, registered under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police said Bolenath, a shoe polish worker, and Khadeer, an auto driver, were apprehended after technical evidence was analysed by the investigation team. The gold chain was seized from their possession.
Long criminal history revealed during probe
During verification of records, police found that both accused had extensive criminal antecedents. Bolenath was earlier involved in 58 cases, while Khadeer figured in 55 cases across various police stations.
During questioning, the duo confessed to 11 additional theft cases. Of these, five cases were from Hyderabad commissionerate, including three from Mangalhat and two from Nallakunta police stations. Another five cases were from Cyberabad commissionerate, including four from Rajendranagar and one from Mailardevpally police stations. One case pertained to Uppal police station under Rachakonda commissionerate.
Apart from these, Bolenath separately confessed to one more theft case registered at Attapur police station. With the latest admissions, Bolenath’s total involvement rose to 70 cases, while Khadeer’s tally increased to 66 cases, police said.
Team rewarded for quick detection
The arrests were made under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police G Chandra Mohan, South West Zone, and the Assistant Commissioner of Police of Goshamahal division. The operation was led by the station house officer of Mangalhat police station, with support from detectives, sub-inspectors and crime staff.
Police said the accused were produced before a court for judicial remand. Constables Lalith Kumar and Balraj of Mangalhat police station were rewarded with a cash incentive for their swift action and recovery of stolen property.
