Koraput: Rayagada police solved a theft case that took place under Chandili police limits by arresting four persons on Wednesday evening. It also recovered Rs 2.5 lakh cash and the motorcycle used in the crime.
The arrested persons were identified as Akash Hikoka (25), Pradip Meleka (29) and Siba Kadraka (19), all from Chandili in Rayagada district.
The burglary occurred on Jan 5 at a licensed liquor shop on Station Road, Therubali, around 11 pm. The suspects reportedly broke into the premises by damaging the locks on both the main door and the cash box.
“The shop manager, Anil Kumar (25), reported the incident and stated that the thieves had stolen Rs 2, 80,000 cash, along with additional uncounted currency stored in the cash box,” said SDPO (Rayagada), Rasmi Ranjan Senapati.