Tumakuru police arrest Madhya Pradesh-based Dhar gang member, recover valuables worth ₹23,000

The accused allegedly entered the bus and retreated with a briefcase containing valuables. | Photo credit: lemono

The Tumakuru district police arrested a suspected member of the infamous interstate Dhar gang from Madhya Pradesh and recovered diamond, gold and silver ornaments worth around ₹23,000 in connection with a theft aboard a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Airavat bus in Sira taluk.

The theft took place on 17 September 2026 when a KSRTC Airavat bus was stopped near a hotel in Kallambella police station limits for breakfast around 7:00 am. The accused took advantage of the stop, allegedly entered the bus and got off with a case containing ornaments.

The stolen valuables were estimated at ₹30.62 million. Based on a complaint filed by BS Sridhar, a resident of Davangere, the Kallambella police registered a case and started an investigation

A special team was formed under Tumakuru Superintendent of Police Ashok KV

On October 24, the team traveled to Kherwa village in Manawar taluk of Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district and arrested Sefalikhan alias Gulresh Khan, son of Guljar Khan, on October 28, according to police officials.

Police recovered a set of diamond necklaces, two pairs of gold earrings weighing around 12 grams and four grams and a silver idol of Lakshmi weighing around 36 grams. The recovered valuables are worth around ₹23 crore.

Published – 01 Nov 2026 19:45 IST