MARGAO: Margao police have registered an FIR against an employee for allegedly stealing goods worth Rs 7.73 lakh from a departmental store.
The FIR was filed after the Store Manager of a shopping mall near Power House, Margao, lodged a complaint. The complaint stated that the thefts had gone unnoticed for months and came to light during a routine stock check conducted by the store management.
According to the complaint, the thefts took place between February 13, 2025, and August 2025. The employee allegedly stole household items, gift articles, clothing, hardware, cosmetics, car accessories, and electronic items, all valued at Rs 7.73 lakh.
Police have booked the accused under Section 305(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The case is being investigated by ASI Dilkush Velip, who said further inquiry will focus on how the thefts went undetected for such a long period.
