Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Domestic Helps Key in Lutyens' Delhi Bungalow Robbery
In April, a robbery happened in a big house in Lutyens' Delhi.
Four people, including two domestic helps who knew the family, stole jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh in less than an hour.
The police found out that the family did not check the helps properly.
The house belongs to a businessman named Ashok Chawla.
All four thieves are now in jail.
Robbery occurred in a Lutyens' Delhi bungalow owned by businessman Ashok Chawla.
Four accused, including two domestic helps, stole Rs 25 lakh worth of jewellery.
The robbery took place in less than an hour in a lane without CCTV cameras.
Police filed a 600-page chargesheet against the four accused, all in custody.
Lapses in the verification process of domestic helps were noted by the police.
- Who
- Four accused: Hasan, Raman, Guddu, Amit
- What
- Robbery of Rs 25 lakh worth of jewellery
- When
- April
- Where
- Lutyens' Delhi bungalow
- Why
- Involvement of domestic helps known to the family
Security Lapses
Domestic Help Involvement
Security Measures
Security Lapses
The family had lapses in the verification process of their domestic helps.
Domestic Help Involvement
The involvement of known domestic helps indicates a breach of trust rather than just security measures.
- Location
- Lutyens' Delhi
- Victim
- Ashok Chawla
- Accused
- Hasan, Raman, Guddu, Amit
- Stolen Items
- Rs 25 lakh worth of jewellery
- Time of Robbery
- Less than an hour