Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Nepali Domestic Worker, Wife Accused in Bengaluru Jewellery Burglary
A family working in a Bengaluru home is accused of stealing jewellery from it.
The domestic worker, his wife and his brother allegedly entered the house at about 2 a.m.
The homeowners were away visiting a relative.
The stolen items included gold and silver jewellery worth about Rs 55 lakh.
Police say the jewellery was later shared among several accused people.
Four people, who are also Nepali citizens, have been arrested.
The domestic worker, his wife and his brother have not yet been found.
Police are trying to locate them and recover the stolen property.
A Nepali domestic worker, his wife and brother allegedly stole jewellery from an employer’s Bengaluru home.
The theft occurred at Kattigenahalli in Yelahanka on the night of August 15.
Police estimate the stolen gold and silver jewellery was worth around Rs 55 lakh.
Four Nepali citizens, including alleged associates such as security guards, have been arrested.
The domestic worker, his wife and his brother remain missing, while police continue efforts to trace them.
- Who
- A Nepali domestic worker, his wife, his brother and alleged associates, including security guards; four people have been arrested.
- What
- A burglary involving gold and silver jewellery allegedly worth around Rs 55 lakh.
- When
- Around 2 a.m. on the night of August 15.
- Where
- A 62-year-old retiree’s home in Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru.
- Why
- Police allege the accused took advantage of the retiree and his family being away visiting a relative; the articles do not state a further motive.
- Estimated value
- Around Rs 55 lakh
- Stolen property
- Gold and silver jewellery
- Reported location
- Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru
- Time of alleged burglary
- Around 2 a.m. on August 15
- Victim
- A 62-year-old retiree and his family
- Arrests
- Four Nepali citizens have been arrested
- Still missing
- The domestic worker, his wife and his brother