•Anakapalli police solved a major house burglary in Munagapaka mandal in just four days, recovering 17.5 tolas (192.3 grams) of gold ornaments valued over Rs. 30 lakhs.
•The theft occurred on February 15 at Smt. Karanam Umavathi's house in Gantavanipalem village while she was out for Shivaratri.
•Accused Kona Rajesh (23), a resident of Anakapalli Town and a repeat offender, was apprehended on February 19 at Kokkirapalli Junction based on CCTV footage and technical evidence.
•SP Tuhin Sinha highlighted increased detection and recovery rates, with 100% detection and recovery in major cases in 2026, attributing success to police coordination and technology.
•SP advised the public to use 'Locked House Monitoring System (LHMS)', install CCTV cameras, and utilize bank lockers for valuables to prevent thefts.
