India
Sangareddy Police Nab Three Maharashtra Men in NH‑65 Car‑Robbery Probe
Three men from Maharashtra, accused of robbing cars parked along National Highway 65, were arrested by Sangareddy Police. The arrests were part of a crackdown that also closed three highway robbery cases in the district and one in Humnabad, Karnataka. The detained men are 32‑year‑old Hasan Sameer Shaik, 35‑year‑old Santosh Segar Dhagudu and 24‑year‑old Naushad Jakir Sayyad. Police are searching for a fourth accused, 28‑year‑old Rafik Shamshoddin Shaikh, who remains at large.
The arrests followed a vehicle check at Madgi crossroads under Chiragpally Police Station limits. Three men were found riding a blue Yamaha R15 V3 motorcycle without a registration plate. They were heading toward Telangana and were allegedly armed and disguised for further robberies. During interrogation, the men confessed to three robberies in Sangareddy district and another in Humnabad, Karnataka.
According to Sangareddy Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj, the gang operated at night along national highways, targeting cars parked in isolated stretches when motorists had stopped for emergencies. The gang would leave their motorcycle a distance away, wear black caps to conceal their identities, and approach the vehicles armed with a fake pistol and knives. They threatened occupants, stole gold ornaments and cash, and fled on the motorcycle toward Latur in Maharashtra. The stolen gold was sold at a jewellery shop in Latur through an acquaintance, and the proceeds were shared among the gang members.
The three robberies included: • October 17, 11:10 p.m., a car parked along NH‑65 within Chiragpally Police Station limits was robbed of two gold bangles, a gold mangalsutra, a gold and diamond necklace, a ring and ₹2,500 in cash. • October 25, 2:00 a.m., a car near the outskirts of Aroor village under Sadasivpet Police Station limits was robbed of gold ornaments and cash. • October 25, 3:20 a.m., another car within Koheer Police Station limits was robbed of gold ornaments and cash.
The investigators also linked the gang to a robbery on the night of October 22–23 within Humnabad Police Station limits in Bidar district, Karnataka.
Police seized a blue Yamaha motorcycle without a registration plate, a spring‑action fake air pistol, two knives, two black caps, three sweaters, a bag, two Aadhaar cards and three mobile phones. The gang had travelled from Maharashtra on the motorcycle, carrying monkey caps, sweaters and two knives in a bag. One of them concealed the air pistol.
Hasan Sameer Shaik has been linked to several cases registered between 2010 and 2025 in Nanded and Latur districts. Santosh Segar Dhagudu also has previous cases registered in Maharashtra in 2025. Special teams are working to trace Rafik Shamshoddin Shaikh.
The police are investigating the sale of the stolen gold ornaments in Latur and attempting to identify the person who facilitated the transactions and the jewellery shop where the ornaments were sold.
The SP advised motorists to avoid parking in isolated stretches of national highways, especially at night. In case of a breakdown or other emergency, they were advised to stop at well‑lit and populated places such as petrol pumps, hotels and dhabas, and to seek assistance through Dial 112 or the National Highway Patrol toll‑free number.
Frequently asked questions
Who were the men arrested by Sangareddy Police?
The arrested men were 32‑year‑old Hasan Sameer Shaik, 35‑year‑old Santosh Segar Dhagudu and 24‑year‑old Naushad Jakir Sayyad.
What evidence was seized during the arrest?
Police seized a blue Yamaha motorcycle without a registration plate, a fake air pistol, two knives, two black caps, three sweaters, a bag, two Aadhaar cards, and three mobile phones.