Mangalore: Policeman turns thief, chased and caught by locals!

Mohan Kuthar
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore

Mangalore, Aug 14: Police are supposed to protect citizens and prevent crime, but what can one say when a policema himself turns thief?

In an incident that occured late on Tuesday August 13 night at Darandabagilu Pilar in Thokkottu, a policeman of Asaigoli reserve police force was arrested for allegedly attempting to steal valuables from an advocate's house.

The arrested policeman is Varun (35), hailing from Madikeri.

At around 11.30 pm on Tuesday, the family members of advocate Anand Gatti were praying in the house, when they heard some sound coming from the first floor of the house. Growing suspicious, Anand came out of the house and looked towards the coconut tree that reached the first floor. By then, Varun realized that he had been discovered, and in a bid to escape, he ran down the staircase of the house and came out through the front door, even as the astonished family members stood watching. He managed to escape through a nearby plantation.

The family members began screaming for help, and immediately the neighbours assembled at the spot. They began hunting for Varun but could not find him anywhere.

Sometime later, a red Activa with Madikeri registration number was spotted near Darandabagilu temple. Suspecting that it belonged to the thief, the locals hid themselves behind bushes and kept a watch.

After a long wait of one-and-a-half hours, Varun finally emerged and was caught immediately. However, he again managed to give them a slip. The locals chased him till he tired of running, and finally succeeded in catching hold of him.

Varun did not give any clear answer to the questions posed by the locals. Ullal police who arrived at the spot arrested Varun. It was then revealed that Varun himself was a policeman.

Ullal police have registered a case.