Belagavi: Yamakanamaradi police arrested a man who allegedly committed a series of house burglaries to fund his lavish lifestyle. The accused, Suresh Maruti Naik, a resident of Mahantesh Nagar, Belagavi, was arrested on Thursday after an intensive investigation. Police recovered 1,280 grams of gold ornaments, 8.5 kg of silver, Rs 1.2 lakh in cash, an SUV, and two two-wheelers from his possession. The breakthrough came after a burglary on Oct 22 at the house of Vishwanath Duggani in Yamakanmaradi village, where valuables worth several lakhs were stolen. Acting on clues and using scientific investigation methods, a team led by Yamakanmaradi inspector Javed Mushapuri cracked the case. During interrogation, Naik confessed to committing similar burglaries in Yamakanmaradi, Managutti village, and within the Sankeshwar police limits. According to SP Bhimashankar Guled, the accused has 21 previous cases registered against him across Belagavi district. He allegedly targeted houses of affluent families, particularly those without CCTV surveillance, and fled after each heist. “With the stolen money, he purchased a Thar SUV vehicle and two motorcycles to maintain a luxurious lifestyle,” the SP said, commending the team for the swift detection.
