Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: In a major development, Colvale Police have apprehended a key suspect in the high-value ₹1.5 crore burglary that rattled a well-known family in Tivim, pointing strongly to an insider-driven operation.
The arrested individual, identified as Kabir Pradhan, was reportedly a close associate of the family’s grandchild and a regular visitor to the residence. Investigators say he exploited his access and familiarity with the home to facilitate the theft, having prior knowledge of the large cash reserves kept inside.
During interrogation, Pradhan is said to have admitted his role and disclosed that the burglary was carried out with the help of another person who is currently on the run. Police teams are now tracking digital footprints, phone communications and potential escape routes in an effort to locate the suspected accomplice.
Although officers have declined to detail how the break-in was executed or the specific valuables targeted—citing the active investigation—they confirmed that ₹7 lakh has already been recovered. The search for the remaining amount is underway.
A senior officer said more breakthroughs are expected soon, adding, “Further arrests are likely as the investigation progresses.”
