Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Delhi Police Constable Stole Gold, Cash After Gaming Losses
A Delhi police officer, Khurshid, lost a lot of money gambling.
To get the money back, he planned to steal from the police storeroom, called the malkhana.
He entered the storeroom and stole money and gold.
He was caught because he left the door open by mistake.
The officer had worked at the storeroom before, so he knew how it worked and even had a copy of the keys.
He was arrested and now faces charges.
A Delhi Police head constable stole Rs 51 lakh and gold from the Special Cell malkhana.
Theft occurred after the officer lost approximately Rs 70 lakh in online gaming and betting.
The officer was in charge of the malkhana before the theft.
He was caught after leaving the malkhana door open after the second theft.
An FIR was filed, leading to his arrest.
- Who
- Head constable Khurshid
- What
- Stole cash and gold from the Delhi Police Special Cell malkhana
- When
- May
- Where
- Delhi Police Special Cell in Lodhi Colony
- Why
- To repay gaming debts.
- Suspect
- Khurshid, Delhi Police head constable
- Stolen Items
- Rs 51 lakh, two boxes of gold
- Location of Theft
- Delhi Police Special Cell malkhana
- Motive
- Repay gaming debts
- Amount Lost in Gaming
- Rs 70 lakh
- Chargesheet Details
- 130+ pages, 11 witnesses