Men with extremist link involved in theft case ?

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Press Trust of India Kochi
Last Updated : Aug 21 2016 | 10:02 PM IST
Police investigating a daring theft by an eight-member gang posing as vigilance personnel at a house in Perumbavoor near here last week are looking into the role of some men with links to extremists.
An official part of the probe team said the role of some extremist elements was being investigated in the theft of valuables including 60 sovereigns of gold ornaments worth lakhs of rupees at the residence of one Siddique Abdul Rahman.
"Investigation is progressing. We suspect role of some extremist elements in the robbery", the official said, refusing to divulge more details.
Last week, a gang posing as vigilance and anti-corruption bureau officials had conducted a "search" at Siddique's house and decamped with goods including gold jewels.
The eight-member gang robbed Siddique's house when he had gone for prayers at a mosque in their neighbourhood last Friday.

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First Published: Aug 21 2016 | 10:02 PM IST

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