India, Feb. 4 -- Bengaluru police have arrested Panchakshari Swami, a professional burglar accused of using stolen money to gift a Rs.3 crore house to his girlfriend. Swami, who operated across multiple states, was known for targeting locked homes with precision. While his family lived in Maharashtra, his girlfriend resided in Kolkata, leading him to maintain a double life.

According to local media reports, Swami's criminal began in his teenage years. His father was an employee of the Indian Railways, and after his passing, his mother took over the job. However, instead of following a regular career path, Swami turned to burglary. By 2009, he had mastered the art of breaking into locked homes and had amassed crores through thefts. Despit...