Hyderabad, July 16 -- The Dubbak police have booked a jail warder in connection with a major theft case after he was accused of helping a habitual burglar secure bail from jail.

The warder, identified as Gopal, who was working at Nizamabad Jail has been accused of assisting Chikkudu Krishna, also known as Vengali Bikshapathi (37).

Theft

According to the police, the theft took place on June 28 under the Dubbak police station limits. The burglar allegedly broke into the house of Chintha Raj Kumar while the family was away on a pilgrimage.

After entering the house by breaking open a window, he opened a locker and allegedly stole 800 grams of gold ornaments and 5.5 kilograms of silver ornaments.

Later, Commissioner of Police Rashmi Perum...