1 Kg Gold Missing from Gachibowli House; Domestic Help Couple Under Lens
According to sources, the family had hired the couple as domestic help about a month ago.
Hyderabad:A businessman’s family residing under the Gachibowli police station limits has alleged that gold ornaments were stolen from their residence after a Nepal-native domestic help couple employed at the house went missing under suspicious circumstances.
According to sources, the family had hired the couple as domestic help about a month ago. The husband and wife were provided accommodation in a separate room within the house premises and were involved in routine household work.
A few days ago, the family travelled to Mumbai and returned to Hyderabad on Sunday. On reaching home, they found that the domestic help couple was missing. As there were no visible signs of forced entry, damaged locks or any disturbance inside the house, the family initially suspected that the workers had left without informing them.
However, later on Sunday, family members noticed that a gold chain adorning an idol in the puja room was missing. Suspecting theft, they approached the Gachibowli police and lodged a complaint.
During a detailed verification of valuables on Monday, the family reportedly discovered that several more gold ornaments were missing and submitted additional details to the police. Sources said the value of the suspected stolen property could amount to nearly one kilogram of gold, though police are yet to officially confirm the quantity or value.
Police teams have begun examining CCTV footage, travel records and the background details of the domestic help couple.
Meanwhile, a team from the Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted to investigate crimes allegedly involving Nepal-based gangs in Hyderabad, is reportedly coordinating with the Gachibowli police and is expected to assist in tracing the accused.
The SIT, constituted on the directions of former Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, comprises 20 personnel, including sub-inspectors, head constables and constables drawn from the CCS, Task Force, Cyber Crime Wing, IT Cell and various police stations. The team has been tasked with tracing absconding accused involved in organised property offences, executing pending non-bailable warrants and identifying criminal networks allegedly linked to Nepal-based gangs operating in Hyderabad.
The complainant family has also approached senior police officials and ministers seeking swift action. Police have not disclosed the identity of the complainants. Investigation is underway.
