Notorious burglar Parsuram Giri, who preferred to stay at 5-star hotels, nabbed by Odisha police

Police in Bhubaneswar arrested Parsuram Giri, a notorious burglar who had been evading capture for years, on Monday. Giri, known for his extravagant lifestyle, was found to have spent nights in five-star hotels across various metro cities. His arrest comes after he was wanted in connection with at least 21 cases of burglary in the city over the past year.

"He usually targeted locked residential buildings in the city. He used to break in through the windows to enter the buildings and steal cash and jewellery. He carried out the burglaries singlehandedly," said Police Commissioner Sanjeeb Panda.

Giri's modus operandi involved targeting locked residential buildings, breaking in through windows, and stealing cash and jewellery. Police Commissioner Sanjeeb Panda stated that Giri operated alone, showcasing a high level of skill and daring in his criminal activities.


During his arrest, authorities recovered a staggering Rs 21 lakh in cash, along with gold and silver jewellery valued at nearly Rs 50 lakh. Additionally, two high-end motorcycles and documents for five flats in Bhubaneswar were seized from his possession. It was revealed that Giri had rented out some of these flats and also owned a lavish building in his hometown of Soro, in Balasore district.

Giri's arrest came about at a check-post established in the city due to the ongoing elections. Giri used to maintain a lavish lifestyle and stayed in five-star hotels in different metros cities. He also used to spend money in bars and pubs.