New Delhi, March 23 A 23-year-old domestic helper has been arrested in Jammu for allegedly stealing ₹3.5 lakh from the house of an elderly resident in Mukherjee Nagar, a north-west Delhi area, an official said on Monday.
The accused, identified as Tilakram, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, has been apprehended, the official added.
According to police, Arti Jaiswal (66), a resident of Tagore Park, reported that ₹3.5 lakh was stolen from her house on March 14 during the evening hours.
"She alleged that her servant, Tilakram, fled immediately after committing the theft without informing anyone. Based on her complaint, a case was registered, and an investigation was launched," the official said.
A team was formed, and during the investigation, police analysed CCTV footage from the area and conducted multiple raids to track down the accused.
"After tracking his movements, the team located him in a crowded market area of Jammu city while purchasing liquor. A trap was laid, and he was apprehended on March 19," the official added.
During interrogation, Tilakram confessed to stealing the cash from his employer's residence. He told police that he fled to Jammu, where some of his acquaintances were working at roadside eateries. He committed the crime to earn easy money and maintain a lavish lifestyle, police said.
Police said that the accused spent a portion of the stolen money on personal expenses, including liquor and other activities. He also deposited around ₹1.04 lakh in his bank account, while keeping the remaining amount with him.
Following his arrest, police recovered ₹1.17 lakh in cash from his possession. Additionally, the ₹1.04 lakh deposited in his bank account has been traced and frozen. The accused has no prior criminal record. Further investigation is underway.
