Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Caregiver Arrested After Gold Theft in Kolkata House
Police in Kolkata arrested a caregiver named Supriya Adhikary.
They say she worked in a house for 11 days and allegedly took gold and other valuables.
The people living there were elderly.
Police recovered some jewelry from her home.
They also found melted gold and cash.
Police said she told them some of the gold had already been sold.
The investigation is still continuing.
Officers are trying to find the total value of the missing property and any other items.
Police arrested Supriya Adhikary after a theft case was registered at Sinthi Police Station.
Police allege she stole gold ornaments and other valuables during 11 days working as a caregiver.
Investigators recovered gold ornaments, melted gold, and Rs 32,000 in cash from her residence.
Police said Adhikary allegedly confessed during interrogation and said some gold had been sold and melted.
Further investigation is assessing the total loss and searching for other potentially disposed items.
- Who
- Police arrested caregiver Supriya Adhikary in connection with the alleged theft.
- What
- Gold ornaments and other valuables were allegedly stolen from a house, and some items were recovered.
- When
- The arrest occurred on Sunday afternoon, one day after the case was registered; the report was dated September 7.
- Where
- The alleged theft occurred in Kolkata’s Sinthi area, while recoveries were made at Adhikary’s residence in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas district.
- Why
- Police allege Adhikary took advantage of the advanced age of the house’s occupants while working there as a caregiver.
- Accused
- Supriya Adhikary
- Police station
- Sinthi Police Station
- Work period
- 11 days
- Recovered jewelry
- One pair of gold earrings, two gold chains, and one gold bangle
- Melted gold
- 19.830 grams
- Cash recovered
- Rs 32,000
- Investigation status
- Ongoing; police are assessing the total value and tracing other potentially disposed items