Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Caretaker Suspected in Hyderabad Gold and Cash Theft
Gold ornaments and cash were reported missing from a house in Begumpet, Hyderabad.
The missing items included 810 grams of gold and ₹14.75 lakh.
The homeowner said he last saw the gold on September 12.
He believes the theft happened before September 19.
He suspects a caretaker named Ganga, who had worked at the house for three years.
Ganga reportedly disappeared and turned off her phone after the theft.
Police are checking CCTV footage and other evidence.
Police said they expect to arrest her and recover the stolen property, but the report does not include her response.
A domestic help and caretaker is suspected of stealing 810 grams of gold ornaments and ₹14.75 lakh from a businessman’s home in Uma Nagar, Begumpet.
House owner J. Srinath said he last saw the ornaments on September 12 and later found them missing from a cupboard.
Srinath alleged the theft occurred between September 12 and 19 while he was away during the day caring for his bedridden wife.
The caretaker, Ganga, reportedly went missing after the theft and switched off her mobile phone.
Panjagutta police registered a case under Section 306 of the BNS Act and are examining CCTV footage with two special teams.
- Who
- Businessman J. Srinath reported the theft; his caretaker and domestic help, Ganga, is suspected.
- What
- Gold ornaments weighing 810 grams and ₹14.75 lakh in cash were allegedly stolen.
- When
- The theft is suspected to have occurred between September 12 and 19.
- Where
- A house in Uma Nagar, Begumpet, Hyderabad.
- Why
- The homeowner suspects the caretaker because she had access to the house, later went missing, and switched off her phone.
- Reported gold stolen
- 810 grams of gold ornaments
- Reported cash stolen
- ₹14.75 lakh
- Location
- Uma Nagar, Begumpet, Hyderabad
- Suspected period
- Between September 12 and 19
- Suspect
- Ganga, a domestic help and caretaker
- Police action
- Two special teams are examining CCTV footage and other evidence
- Case registered under
- Section 306 of the BNS Act