Technology – boon or bane? Advancements in the field with new inventions and apps are always met with this question. But a lot of it also depends on the intention of the person availing and using that technology. For instance, when it comes to Google Maps, some have stumbled upon an extraordinary adventure, whereas others used it to rob 11 temples in Karnataka.
As per a report in The Indian Express, two inter-state thieves from Maharastra used Google Maps to target houses in Belgavi, Karnataka. According to the Belgavi police, the duo would plan the robbery sitting in Maharastra itself. They identified and finalized houses on the outskirts of the city and observed them for a few days.
The duo was arrested after a robbery case was filed in Nakshatra Colony. The thieves have been identified as Prasanth Karoshi from Ispurali village in Kohlapur district’s Karaveera taluk and Avinash Adavakar from Damane village in Ajara taluk. Ornaments worth Rs 28.08 lakhs and a car worth Rs 11.50 lakhs were seized from them upon arrest.
Crime Branch DCP CR Nilgar explained, “They would find houses in the outskirts of the city and visit the area and observe a few homes which are locked and vacant for many days. As per the preliminary probe, both robbed jewelry from three houses. They are also involved in a few robberies in Maharashtra.”
As per reports, the police have taken them to judicial custody and further investigations are underway. The city’s Camp police station has also registered a case in the matter.
No matter how advanced technology gets, the real power lies in choosing how to use it. We hope that people don’t use the good in tech for such devious, criminal acts.