Tumakuru police arrest suspected Dhar gang member over bus theft
Police recovered jewellery and ornaments worth approximately ₹23 lakh following the arrest of a man from Madhya Pradesh.
The Tumakuru district police have arrested a suspected member of the inter-State Dhar gang in connection with a theft on a KSRTC Airavat bus in Sira taluk, according to The Hindu.
The incident occurred on September 17, 2026, when the bus stopped near a hotel for breakfast at around 7 am. An accused person allegedly entered the vehicle and took a briefcase containing diamond, gold, and silver ornaments.
Following a complaint from Davangere Town resident B.S. Sridhar, the Kallambella police registered a case. A special team was formed under the guidance of Tumakuru Superintendent of Police Ashok K.V. to investigate the matter.
On October 24, the investigation team travelled to Kherwa village in the Manawar taluk of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. Sefalikhan, also known as Gulresha Khan, son of Guljar Khan, was arrested on October 28.
Police recovered items valued at approximately ₹23 lakh, including a diamond necklace set, two gold earring pairs weighing 12 gm and 4 gm, and a 36 gm silver Lakshmi idol.
The stolen valuables were previously estimated to be worth ₹30.62 lakh. Officials stated the arrested man was allegedly involved in the activities of the inter-State Dhar gang.