Thrissur, Kerala: Chavakkad Police, in coordination with the Special Action Group (SAGOC), have arrested two men in connection with a burglary at a locked house near Kottappuram Junction on the Coastal Highway, within Chavakkad Police Station limits.
The accused, identified as Salam (55) and Sulfikkar (33), both residents of Edathala, Aluva, allegedly broke into the house and stole gold ornaments, cash and other valuables.
The burglary came to light when the residents returned home at around 9 p.m. on the day following their departure for a relative’s house in Ernakulam on the morning of the 19th of the previous month. They subsequently lodged a complaint with the police.
The investigation was entrusted to a special team under the leadership of Thrissur City Police Commissioner Nakul Rajendra Deshmukh, IPS. Despite the challenges of tracking the suspects in a busy highway area with thousands of vehicles passing daily, the team conducted an extensive investigation.
Police examined footage from more than 50 CCTV cameras, collected information from houses and establishments within a one-kilometre radius of the crime scene, and analysed intelligence relating to individuals allegedly involved in similar offences. These investigative efforts led to the identification and arrest of the two accused.
According to the police, both arrested individuals are allegedly involved in several fraud and theft cases across different districts of Kerala.
The investigation team included Guruvayur ACP Surendran, Thrissur City Special Branch ACP Bijoy, Chavakkad Circle Inspector Ramesh and Sub-Inspector Preetha. SAGOC personnel and Chavakkad Police staff also assisted in the operation.
The accused were produced before the court and remanded to judicial custody.
The successful operation highlights the coordinated efforts of Chavakkad Police and the SAGOC team in using CCTV analysis, local intelligence and systematic investigation to solve property offences.
