Hyderabad: Man wanted in 19 theft cases held

Hyderabad: The LB Nagar police secured the remand of Mohammed Mehaboob Pasha, 34, of Jubilee Hills who was wanted in 19 cases since 2015. He had been arrested five times earlier.

Pasha used to recce his targets while cruising in his stolen car and strike at homes past midnight. Police recovered 1.33 kg gold and other goods.

Pasha, who is married twice, wanted to ensure a lavish life for his seven children and did not stop burglaries despite previous convictions, LB Nagar DCP Tafseer Iqbal said.