New Delhi, Nov 27 || In a major breakthrough, the Anti-Burglary Cell of South West District Police has arrested a driver who robbed his employer of jewellery and watches worth crores.
The driver-turned-burglar has been identified as Mahender Dan, aged 30, who is a resident of Village Indokha, Tehsil Makrana, District Nagore in Rajasthan. The arrest led to the recovery of stolen gold and diamond ornaments valued at approximately Rs 4 crore.
According to officials, the accused had been working as a trusted personal driver with the family and allegedly used his access to commit the calculated burglary.
On September 28, an FIR (No. 167/25) under Section 306/3(5) BNS was lodged at South Campus Police Station. The complaint was filed by M. Yadav, a resident of Anand Niketan, South Campus, who reported the disappearance of expensive diamond and gold jewellery from her home between August 28 and September 29.
The stolen items included solitaires, designer diamond sets and high-end luxury watches some belonging to rare and exclusive series.