Madikeri: The Kodagu Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the recent robbery near Balugodu in Virajpet, where Appus, a Kerala-based hotelier and gold trader, was targeted. Shockingly, one among them is a Head Constable from the Maharashtra Police Department, according to preliminary reports.
The victim, identified as Appus, a resident of Calicut, Kerala, was intercepted while travelling by car. The gang allegedly looted Rs. 10 lakh cash and a mobile phone. A case was registered at Virajpet Rural Police Station.
During investigation, the Police nabbed five accused — Sachin Yamaji Dhoodhal (24), an autorickshaw driver from Sangli, Maharashtra; Baba Saheb Chougal (32), a Head Constable serving at Kalwa Police Station in Thane City; Aba Saheb Shendage; Yuvaraj Sindhe (25) and Bandu Hakke (20). Efforts are underway to identify and locate other members of the gang involved in the crime.
This post was published on October 17, 2025 6:36 pm