Kolkata: An 80-year-old resident of Raja Rajendra Lal Mitra Road, Chiranjilal Kabra, alleged that the male domestic help who worked at his residence for the past few months stole gold and diamond ornaments, along with cash on Feb 3, while Kabra was away for some work.
Kabra alleged that two gold bangles fitted with diamonds, one mangal sutra, and cash amounting to Rs 15,000 were taken from the flat by Dhaneshwar (50) in between 6 pm to 9 pm. Police launched an investigation and are examining the circumstances of the alleged theft, including access to the premises. An FIR under BNS 306 was initiated.
Police estimated the loss to be pegged at several lakhs. Cops recorded the statements of family members and collected CCTV footage from the area. —Dwaipayan Ghosh