Mangaluru: Three arrested in connection with Kotekar bank robbery


Mohan Kuthar

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Jan 20: In a major breakthrough, Mangaluru police have arrested three individuals in connection with the recent robbery at the Kotekar Agricultural Cooperative Society's KC Road branch. The robbery, which occurred on January 17 between 1:00 PM and 1:20 PM, saw masked assailants loot valuables, including cash and gold jewelry, worth approximately Rs 4 crores.

The suspects, identified as Murugandi Thevar, Yosuva Rajendran alias Prakash (35), and Kannan Mani (36), were apprehended after a coordinated operation by the police in PadmaNeri village near Tamil Nadu.


Murugandi Thevar (left) and Yosuva Rajendran

Murugandi Thevar, son of Shimurugam Sundram, hails from Ammankovil, PadmaNeri village in Tamil Nadu. Yosuva Rajendran is a resident of Dombivili West, Mumbai, while Kannan Mani is from Tilak Nagar, Chembur, Mumbai.

During the operation, the police recovered a Fiat car used in the crime, two pistols with three live rounds, machetes, and a portion of the stolen cash and gold, packed in two gunny bags. The exact value of the recovered items will be determined following a detailed inventory process.

The investigation revealed that the robbery was carried out by a notorious gang with members hailing from Tamil Nadu and Mumbai's Dharavi. These three individuals are believed to be the main accused in the case. Efforts are underway to apprehend the other members of the gang and recover the remaining stolen property.

The case was registered at Ullal Police Station under Crime No. 07/2025, invoking relevant sections of the IPC, Arms Act, and BNS Act.

The swift and coordinated action by Mangaluru police has been praised by the local community, bringing relief and highlighting the efficiency of law enforcement agencies in addressing such high-profile crimes.

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Gangollian, mangalore

    Tue, Jan 21 2025

    Who gave them the information that this much of valuable jewelries and cash are available in the bank ?

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  • Shankar, Mangaluru

    Tue, Jan 21 2025

    One should not go by the names on their ID cards. Investigate thoroughly and check why they were using false identity with fake names?

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  • CA Ned D'Cunha, Mangalore/Chikmagalur

    Tue, Jan 21 2025

    Congratulations to the police officers. Great job. I was confident that they wil catch the culprits. The police involved should be suitably rewarded. I salute them.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Tue, Jan 21 2025

    Begging is better than Stealing ...

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  • Sheik Davood, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 21 2025

    Congratulations! Karnataka police ! It’s really great !

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  • Abdulla, Jubail

    Tue, Jan 21 2025

    Similar name in most of the loot case .

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  • Sandra, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 20 2025

    Thank God not from minorities.

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  • Sunil, Mumbai

    Tue, Jan 21 2025

    Surprisingly

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  • Ar, Manglore

    Tue, Jan 21 2025

    Feels sad that you include all the minority community and demean them by this statement.. whereas it's actually from a particular minority community.. anyways your wish if you want so🙏

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  • Babu Shenoy, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 20 2025

    Well done, Karnataka police! You have nearly solved a case which seemed almost impossible to crack. You have brought honour to the Siddaramiah Government and shut the mouth of R. Ashoka and his cohorts. They know only to talk and talk and more talk. The present government in our state has given the police full power to solve the case. Congratulations to your department and to your superiors.

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  • RONEY, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 20 2025

    HATS OFF ALL KARNATAKA POLICE... BRAVE ACHIVEMENT!!!

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  • Harish, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 20 2025

    Hats of to.Mangalore police. Saying this are they sure they caught the same guys or just to make people quiet they have caught someone some old criminals . I hope rest are caught & all Gold money is recovered

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  • cliff, mangalore

    Mon, Jan 20 2025

    harish Our cops are capable of solving cases due to their networks, database and technology like phone data, cctv . Only we need educated, sincere, committed, transparent leaders to strict implementation of laws in open and fair manner . Then all crimes will stop it own.

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  • Mbeary, Dxb

    Mon, Jan 20 2025

    Congratulations to mangalore police. Praiseworthy effort. My request is to kindly give a detailed explanation of how the culprits were caught as this must have been a very thrilling chase.

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  • SUJIR PRAVEEN, mangalore

    Mon, Jan 20 2025

    Congrats..Karnataka Police

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, INDIA

    Mon, Jan 20 2025

    Mangalore police did a good job, and it is now left to catch the remaining robbers quickly and put them behind the bars, which we all hope the Mangalore police will do soon.

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Mon, Jan 20 2025

    koyi bachke nahin jayega..Sidda police sakt..fall back in line...give up looting and stealing...it will work outside karu naadu...but not inside...

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  • RONEY, MANGALORE

    Mon, Jan 20 2025

    Hats off Police Dept...brave achievement

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