Bengaluru, May 21 -- In a twist straight out of a crime drama, the Byadarahalli Police in Bengaluru were left stunned when a 35-year-old serial home burglar claimed he turned to crime not for personal gain, but to fund the education of students from underprivileged families.

The accused, Shivu alias Shivarappan, a resident of Begur, was arrested along with a gang of five burglars. During interrogation, Shivu told the Police that he resorted to thefts to pay school and college fees for 20 students.

Shivu, a bachelor, is believed to be the mastermind of the gang, which also included his close associates Anil alias Jagga and Vivek.

According to the Police, Shivu was reportedly battling suicidal thoughts when he encountered friends struggl...