THE GOAN NETWORK
MAPUSA
A domestic help was arrested by Saligao police for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth a staggering Rs 1.2 crore from her employer’s residence at Sangolda.
The accused, Hira Lamani (40), a native of Karnataka, was working at Casa Antao, Sangolda, when the alleged theft took place between August 23 and 26.
According to a complaint lodged by her employer, Andrel D’Souza, the accused allegedly stole gold ornaments belonging to D’Souza and her mother. The value of the missing jewellery has been estimated at approximately Rs 1.2 crore.
Saligao police registered an offence under Section 306 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and arrested Lamani.
Further investigation is being conducted by PSI Dishan Naik.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft and the whereabouts of the jewellery.
