Habitual Offender Identified After Cab Stolen at Mangole X Road in Siddipet

A cab driver had his vehicle stolen near Mangole X Road in Siddipet on July 3 after a passenger drove away while the driver was away from the vehicle. Police later identified the suspect as 32-year-old Pendyala Sudarshan, a habitual property offender.

The theft took place at around 1 a.m. when the driver, identified as Angoth Thulja, stepped out of his white sedan to use the washroom. While his back was turned, the passenger took control of the car and sped away from the location.

According to police investigators, Sudarshan has a prior record involving 13 criminal cases.

Investigators examining the incident also discovered that several of Sudarshan's alleged associates were individuals he had met during previous terms in prison.