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Domestic Worker Arrested Over Alleged ₹5 Lakh Bangle Theft
Police in Mumbai arrested a domestic worker named Seema Vinod Ghate.
She is accused of stealing a gold bangle decorated with diamonds.
The bangle belonged to Asha Patel, the mother of actress Ameesha Patel.
Police say the bangle was worth about ₹5 lakh.
It was allegedly taken from the home in January 2026.
Asha Patel reportedly asked the worker to return it, but it was not returned.
The police then investigated and found Ghate in Virar.
A court ordered that she remain in police custody until September 15, while the investigation continues.
Marine Drive Police arrested 40-year-old domestic worker Seema Vinod Ghate over an alleged theft.
The stolen item was a diamond-studded gold bangle valued at around ₹5 lakh.
The bangle was allegedly taken from Asha Patel’s Mumbai residence in January 2026.
Police said Ghate had worked at the residence for about one-and-a-half years.
A court remanded Ghate to police custody until September 15; the bangle has not been recovered.
- Who
- Marine Drive Police arrested domestic worker Seema Vinod Ghate, following a complaint by Asha Patel.
- What
- Ghate is accused of stealing a diamond-studded gold bangle worth around ₹5 lakh.
- Where
- The alleged theft occurred at Asha Patel’s residence in Mumbai, and Ghate was traced to Virar.
- When
- The bangle was allegedly stolen in January 2026; Ghate was remanded until September 15.
- Why
- Asha Patel approached police after the bangle was allegedly not returned despite requests.
Key facts
- Accused
- Seema Vinod Ghate, 40
- Complainant
- Asha Patel
- Stolen item
- Diamond-studded gold bangle
- Estimated value
- Around ₹5 lakh
- Alleged theft date
- January 2026
- Police station
- Marine Drive Police
- Custody
- Police custody until September 15
- Recovery status
- The bangle has not yet been recovered
Sources
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