Police Nab 7 in Shankarpally Heist, Recover ₹17.5 Lakh
Police in Hyderabad have arrested seven individuals and recovered ₹17.5 lakh in connection with a daylight heist of ₹40 lakh in Shankarpally. The mastermind was the complainant's own driver.
HeistArrestHyderabadPoliceDaylight DacoityReal EstateSep 13, 2025
The arrested individuals are: Madhu Kasula, driver from LB Nagar; Thelapuram Vijay Kumar, real estate dealer; Mohd Azar, driver from Kachiguda; Salin Harshavardhan, real estate dealer; Shameem Mulla, bouncer; Bandra Anudeep, driver from Mahbubnagar; and Cherukla Deepak, bouncer from Miyapur.
According to police, Hyderabad businessman Rakesh Agarwal had sent his manager Sai Baba to Vikarabad to collect a business payment. Sai Baba hired a private car from Madhu, an acquaintance who often transported cash for him. On September 12, Sai Baba collected ₹40 lakh from a person named Ansari and began the return trip to Hyderabad.
En route, their car was waylaid and three men assaulted Sai Baba, snatched the bag, and fled. While escaping, the robbers’ car overturned near Kothapally. The accused abandoned the vehicle and escaped on foot. Villagers alerted the police, who quickly gathered evidence and formed five teams. With support from SOT, CCS, and units from Jedcherla, Sangareddy, and Shadnagar, all accused were traced and arrested within 24 hours.
Investigations revealed that Madhu conspired with Vijay Kumar and Azar, who roped in Harshavardhan to lead the heist. Harshavardhan arranged a car from Anudeep alias Laddu of Jadcherla and brought in Deepak and Mulla. Vijay and Azar followed in a backup vehicle. Madhu kept the gang informed of Sai Baba’s movements.
At Hussainpur, Harshavardhan signalled Madhu to slow down. Harshavardhan’s car then rammed them, and the bag was snatched. When the getaway car overturned, some cash was scattered on the road; locals are suspected of having picked up part of it, which is now under investigation. Police recovered ₹17.5 lakh, a toy pistol, a knife, gloves meant for throwing chilli powder, slippers, and beaded necklaces from the accused.
Criminal backgrounds of the accused have also surfaced. Vijay Kumar was earlier booked in a forgery case in Dundigal and an NDPS case in Kukatpally. Azar faces three house-breaking cases in Cyberabad and Hyderabad. Harshavardhan has five cases — four for cheating and one for attention diversion. Shameem Mulla was involved in a previous dacoity in Adibatla.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the mastermind behind the heist?
The mastermind behind the heist was Madhu Kasula, the driver of the complainant, Sai Baba.
How much money was recovered by the police?
The police recovered ₹17.5 lakh from the accused.
Where did the heist take place?
The heist took place in Shankarpally, near Hyderabad.
Who are the other individuals arrested in connection with the heist?
The other individuals arrested are Thelapuram Vijay Kumar, Mohd Azar, Salin Harshavardhan, Shameem Mulla, Bandra Anudeep, and Cherukla Deepak.
What items were recovered from the accused?
The police recovered ₹17.5 lakh, a toy pistol, a knife, gloves meant for throwing chilli powder, slippers, and beaded necklaces from the accused.
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