The Chandera police apprehended a 26-year-old man from Belthangadi Taluk, Karnataka, in connection with the theft of gold jewellery valued at ₹11.25 lakh from the Cheruvathur branch of a jewellery outlet.
The suspect, identified as Irfan and employed as a salesman at the shop, stands accused of stealing 184 grams of gold ornaments.
The arrest was made following a complaint filed by jewelry director Muhammad Mirza, detailing incidents of theft between November 2023 and February 2024. CCTV footage from the jewelry store was instrumental in identifying Irfan as the perpetrator.