Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Fixtures Worth Rs 35 Lakh Stolen From Kolkata Hotel During Renovation
Imagine a fancy hotel in Kolkata that's being fixed up.
Someone took a lot of expensive stuff, like showerheads and fans, worth a lot of money!
The hotel reported it to the police, and they are now investigating.
The hotel has been closed since last year for renovations, so no guests were there.
Police are trying to figure out who took the items and if anyone working on the renovation or security was involved.
Luxury fixtures worth Rs 35 lakh have been reported missing from the Oberoi Grand hotel in Kolkata.
The theft occurred during renovation work that began in August 2024.
Missing items include 228 showerheads, eight ceiling fans, and various taps.
The New Market Police Station is investigating the incident.
Police are exploring the potential involvement of contracting or security personnel.
- Who
- Authorities of the Oberoi Grand hotel.
- What
- Theft of luxury fixtures, including showerheads and ceiling fans.
- When
- The theft occurred during renovation work that began in August 2024.
- Where
- Oberoi Grand hotel in Kolkata's Esplanade area.
- Why
- Investigation ongoing; motive unknown.
- Location
- Oberoi Grand hotel, Kolkata
- Missing Items Value
- Rs 35 lakh
- Items Missing
- 228 showerheads, 8 ceiling fans, and other fixtures
- Renovation Start
- August 2024
- Police Station
- New Market Police Station