Hyderabad techie arrested for burglaries during night, gold, silver recovered
Visakhapatnam (PTI): A Hyderabad-based software professional was arrested for his alleged involvement in 26 night-time burglaries from houses, a police official said on Tuesday.
The accused, identified as Acchi Mahesh Reddy alias Sunny from Kakinada, allegedly carried out a series of offences after the Sankranti festival and had committed similar crimes last year as well, police said.
"We (Vizag police) have arrested a Hyderabad-based software professional on February 7 for his involvement in 26 night-time house burglaries and recovered gold, silver, and other stolen property worth over Rs 15 lakh," Vizag Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crimes) K Lata Madhuri told PTI.
Acting on technical evidence and CCTV analysis, police arrested the accused near Arch Road in Gajuwaka and recovered 699 grams of gold, 3.8 kg of silver, a BMW car purchased with stolen money, and house-breaking tools.
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The accused smartly ensured that he did not leave fingerprints or any other evidence at the crime scene, Madhuri said.
The DCP said the offender targeted houses during night hours and is suspected to have conducted recce during the daytime, though he has not admitted to it so far.
Police also found that the two-wheeler used for the offences belonged to a person named Mahesh, who was unaware that his vehicle was being used for robberies.
The case came to light after a resident of Gajuwaka lodged a complaint on October 14, 2025, stating that his house was burgled while he was away with his family.
Based on the complaint, Gajuwaka police registered a case under sections 331(4) and 305(a) of the BNS and launched an investigation.
Madhuri said similar thefts were reported in Gajuwaka, Arilova, Malkapuram, Pendurthi, and Duvvada areas, linking the accused to 26 cases within Visakhapatnam city.
In these cases, over 1,080 grams of gold, nearly 6,333 grams of silver, and cash worth Rs 40,500 were stolen, with the cumulative value estimated at about Rs 25 lakh.
The DCP said the accused had a long criminal history and first went to a juvenile jail at the age of 15 in Kakinada, where a Dossier Criminal (DC) sheet was opened against him.
"We will open a rowdy sheet against him here as a DC sheet already exists in Kakinada. For now, he has been placed under preventive detention for one year," the DCP said.
Police also suspect that the accused's mother may have a criminal background, which is yet to be ascertained, she said.
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Dubai: Thumbay Group launches Thumbay Medicity Dubai in Al Qusais
Dubai: Thumbay Group on Monday announced the launch of Thumbay Medicity Dubai, a large academic healthcare destination in Al Qusais that integrates education, healthcare and research under one campus.
The medical city has the capacity to train nearly 3,000 students, generate 1,000 employment opportunities, and support a daily floating population of around 6,000 people, the group said.
Designed as a “city within a city”, Thumbay Medicity Dubai brings together a branch campus of Gulf Medical University, Thumbay University Hospital Dubai, research centres, simulation and skills labs, laboratories, pharmacies, alternative medicine facilities, home care services and support infrastructure.
According to the group, the project marks a major milestone in building integrated academic healthcare ecosystems, where students learn in real clinical environments and patients access to care that is directly supported by education and research.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, said the project reflects the group’s long-term vision.
“Thumbay Medicity Dubai is more than an expansion. It is the next chapter of a dream that began with one clear belief, education, healthcare, and research must grow together. We are very much Aligned with the Vision of Dubai, and the city now gains an integrated academic medical city built to shape future professionals, elevate patient care, and fuel new discoveries. Our vision has always been global, but deeply human,” he said.
The education zone will house Gulf Medical University’s Dubai campus, including the Thumbay College of Management and AI in Healthcare, advanced simulation laboratories, surgical skills centres, international foundation programmes and AI-driven learning environment, and specialized colleges.
Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Chancellor of Gulf Medical University said, “This campus gives students access to a second fully equipped academic location in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. It reflects our commitment to contemporary education, global exposure, and building the next generation of healthcare leaders.”
The healthcare zone will be anchored by Thumbay University Hospital Dubai, which will begin Phase One operations with services such as renal dialysis, cardiology, orthopaedics and rehabilitation. The hospital will later expand into a full multi-specialty academic hospital.
Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President, Healthcare Division, Thumbay Group said, “Dubai becomes a major hub for our healthcare system. With hospitals, labs, pharmacies and medical tourism programs integrated into one destination, our focus remains clear, accessible, compassionate care backed by academic excellence.”
Strategically located on the Dubai-Sharjah border in Al Qusais, Thumbay Medicity Dubai offers access to major residential areas and transport connectivity. With this launch, Thumbay Group said it aims to strengthen its presence as one of the region’s comprehensive academic healthcare networks, building not just institutions, but environments where learning heals, research advance care, and communities grow.
