A duo was arrested by the Balanagar police in connection with a theft case in which ₹4 lakh was stolen from an office at Liftstrade Private Limited in Industrial Development Area (IDA) Balanagar.The accused was identified as Gonigunta Vamsi Krishna, 32, a cab driver from Allwyn Colony, and Matta Bharath Rajiv Gandhi, 23, a bike mechanic from the same locality. Both are natives of Andhra Pradesh.The arrest follows a case booked on December 2 after the complainant, Challa Venkata Avinash, reported that his office glass door had been found open early that morning. The security guard had locked the premises at 9.30 p.m. the previous night. On checking the accounts section, the complainant discovered that ₹4 lakh had been stolen.Police have recovered ₹2,27,000 in cash, the stolen bike, a smart watch, two pairs of silver bangles with gold coating, a rolled-gold necklace, a rolled-gold waist belt, two mobile phones, car keys and two iron rods. The arrests have also helped detect six other cases registered under Balanagar, Jagadgirigutta, KPHB and Miyapur police stations.Further investigation is under way.Published - December 11, 2025 10:26 pm IST