Police have arrested two men in connection with a daring daylight armed robbery at a jewellery shop in Halasangi village and recovered the entire stolen property worth about Rs 22 lakh, along with firearms and the motorcycle used in the crime.
Giving details about the arrest, Vijayapura District SP Laxman Nimbargi said that the two arrested have been identified as Hanamant Waghole
(28), a dairy businessman, and Shivaraj alias Gaudappa Navi (28), a driver.
Both hail from Sankh village in Jath taluk of Maharashtra and were presently residing in Pune.
“Through relentless efforts, technical expertise, and effective investigative skills, the investigation team succeeded in tracing and arresting the accused within just 20 days of the incident.