Hyderabad Constable Arrested Over Imitation Rolex Taken During Search
A second recording exposed the unreported seizure, prompting a new case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Overview
- Film Nagar Police arrested Constable Sriramula Sharan Kumar on November 28 after verifying footage from a November 25 search.
- Kumar, assigned to videograph the operation at Bathini Shashikanth’s home, was seen pocketing a watch without listing it on the seizure memo.
- An independent video shot by another constable captured the act and triggered an internal review.
- Police said Kumar admitted to taking the watch, identified as a fake Rolex, which was recovered from his residence.
- A fresh FIR was registered under Section 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the investigation is continuing.