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Police in Chikkamagaluru, India, have arrested two members of the “Chaddi Gang,” a group known for thefts across the state. The arrest follows an investigation into a June theft where gold and silver were stolen. The suspects, arrested in Maharashtra, confessed to other crimes in neighboring districts. Police recovered over ₹32 lakh worth of valuables and are searching for the remaining six members of the gang.

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Chikkamagaluru Police Nab Two Members of Infamous “Chaddi Gang,” Recover Valuables Worth ₹32 Lakh

Shivamogga, October 26, 2025 (The Hindu) – Chikkamagaluru police have apprehended two members of the notorious “Chaddi Gang,” a criminal group known for a string of theft cases across Karnataka. The arrest follows an intensive investigation sparked by a significant theft in Chikkamagaluru town on June 20, 2025, where 495 grams of gold jewellery and one kilo of silver items were stolen.

Chikkamagaluru Superintendent of Police (SP) Vikram Amathe announced the arrests on Saturday, October 25, 2025. A special team, led by Chikkamagaluru Town Police Inspector Abhay, was formed to track down the perpetrators.

After weeks of investigation, police traced the suspects to Maharashtra and arrested Pappu Pawar, 40, and Mangesh Ankush, 23, both natives of Jalna district. Authorities recovered valuables worth over ₹32 lakh from the individuals.

During questioning, the suspects reportedly confessed to involvement in similar crimes in Ballari, Gadag, and Chitradurga districts, in addition to the Chikkamagaluru theft.

“The arrested have been remanded to judicial custody. There are six more people in the team. Our police are continuing the efforts to nab them,” SP Amathe stated.

The investigation is ongoing, and Chikkamagaluru police are actively pursuing the remaining members of the Chaddi Gang.

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