Master Thief Nabbed: The Unraveling of 'Spider Satish'

A man was arrested for allegedly stealing cash and gold from the home of Congress leader Niranjan Patnaik. The suspect, Satish Reddy, also known as 'Spider Satish', was captured after investigation across multiple states. Police recovered most of the stolen valuables.

In a significant breakthrough, police arrested Satish Reddy, alias 'Spider Satish', for purportedly orchestrating the theft of Rs 2.50 lakh and gold worth Rs 50 lakh from senior Congress leader Niranjan Patnaik's residence.

The arrest was made near Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, following extensive investigation efforts utilizing over 400 CCTV footages and thousands of call records.

Authorities have recovered nearly all stolen items, showcasing the police's competence in handling complex burglary cases. Further training, however, is called for to enhance their crime-solving capabilities, according to Congress leader Niranjan Patnaik.

(With inputs from agencies.)