Three Women Arrested in Suntikoppa, Kodagu for Gold Chain Theft

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Somwarpet: The Kodagu district police have arrested three women from Maharashtra on charges of stealing gold jewellery from a shop in Suntikoppa town. The accused have been identified as Alpana (37), Babita (47) and Pooja (29).

According to the police, the incident took place on September 14 when the trio visited a jewellery store in Suntikoppa, posing as customers interested in purchasing ornaments. During the course of their visit, they allegedly managed to steal two gold chains weighing a total of 22 grams. Following a complaint, a case was registered at the Suntikoppa police station.

A special team, led by Somwarpet Deputy Superintendent of Police P. Chandrashekhar, was constituted to trace the culprits. The operation resulted in the arrest of the three women, and the stolen jewellery was recovered from their possession.

Investigators revealed that the women had travelled to Kodagu district under the guise of selling ropes but allegedly engaged in theft during their stay. Police officials said the investigation is ongoing to determine whether the accused were involved in similar offences in other parts of the state.

The three women remain in custody, and further legal proceedings are underway, police officials said.