Robbery at director Joshiy's residence; stolen jewelry recovered from a man arrested in Udupi

The man responsible for burglarizing the residence of veteran Malayalam film director Joshiy, located at Panampilly Nagar in Kochi, has been apprehended by authorities in Udupi, Karnataka. Muhammad Irfan, hailing from Bihar, was arrested after attempting to flee with stolen jewelry worth over Rs 1 crore.

The robbery occurred in the early hours of the morning at Joshiy's residence, where gold and diamond ornaments were pilfered from the house.

According to On Manorama, the incident, which transpired around 1:30 am, saw the thief gain entry through a window leading to the kitchen. Despite the absence of Joshiy and his son, director Abhilash, at the time, the thief managed to ransack the bedroom cupboard and make off with a substantial amount of valuables.

Following the burglary, Kerala police launched an extensive investigation, aided by CCTV footage recovered from the scene. The footage captured a man wearing a hat approaching the window and gaining entry into the premises. However, the suspect's identity remained elusive until authorities traced the stolen items to a car registered in Maharashtra.

Upon receiving information about the vehicle's whereabouts, Karnataka police promptly apprehended Muhammad Irfan while he was en route to Bihar after committing the robbery in Kochi. The car, found to contain the stolen jewelry, was seized by authorities as evidence.

Efforts are underway to transport the accused back to Kochi, where he will face charges related to the burglary. Additionally, police are exploring the possibility of local involvement in the crime, as they suspect the thief may have received assistance from operatives familiar with Joshiy's residence.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Joshiy is all set to team up with Mohanlal after a long gap with 'Rambaan'.