Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Head Constable Arrested for Crores Stolen from Delhi Police Cell
A Delhi Police head constable named Khurshid stole a large amount of money and jewelry from the Special Cell's storage room, where items seized by police are kept.
He used a duplicate key to enter.
The theft was discovered, and Khurshid was arrested.
Police have recovered some of the stolen items and are looking into whether there were previous thefts and if others were involved.
This event raises serious questions about security within the police department and its handling of evidence.
Head Constable Khurshid stole cash and jewellery from the Special Cell's storehouse.
The theft occurred at the Special Cell's maalkhana in Lodhi Colony, Delhi.
Khurshid used a duplicate key to access the storeroom.
He was arrested, and Rs 50 lakh cash and over Rs 2 crore in jewelry were recovered.
The investigation is probing potential involvement of others and previous thefts.
- Who
- Head Constable Khurshid
- What
- Cash and jewellery worth crores were stolen.
- When
- Theft occurred in the early hours of May 31; Khurshid was arrested recently.
- Where
- Special Cell's maalkhana in Lodhi Colony, Delhi.
- Why
- Khurshid planned the theft using a duplicate key; investigations are ongoing.
- Accused
- Head Constable Khurshid
- Stolen Items
- Cash and jewellery worth crores
- Location of Theft
- Special Cell's maalkhana in Lodhi Colony
- Method of Access
- Duplicate Key
- Recovered Items
- Rs 50 lakh cash, jewelry over Rs 2 crore
Sources
Delhi Police Special Cell arrests head constable for stealing Rs 51 lakh cash, jewellery
Delhi cop steals cash, gold worth crores from Special Cell office; arrested
Shocking theft at Delhi Police Special Cell: Head constable behind Rs 50 lakh heist
