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Domestic Workers Drugged Trader's Family, Stole Rs 1.29 Crore
26 Jul
Summary
- Trusted domestic workers masterminded a Rs 1.29 crore theft.
- Accused drugged the trader's family before executing the heist.
- Police recovered almost the entire stolen amount of Rs 1,28,99,310.
Police in Hardoi have successfully solved a significant theft, apprehending 16 individuals and recovering nearly the full Rs 1.29 crore that was stolen from a wholesale trader's home. The burglary, which occurred on the night of July 16, was reportedly masterminded by trusted domestic workers who had been with the trader for approximately seven years.
Investigators revealed that the accused drugged the trader's family, including Pankaj Agrawal, a wholesale trader, before carrying out the crime. The theft came to light when three workers, including a long-time employee named Shobhit, disappeared. Shobhit confessed to having knowledge of the large sums of cash kept in the house and collaborated with other associates to plan the heist.
Following an intensive investigation, 16 accused were arrested from various locations. Many of the arrested individuals were auto-rickshaw drivers or daily wage laborers attracted by the promise of easy money. The recovered cash amounts to Rs 1,28,99,310. The adult accused have been remanded to judicial custody, while the minors are in a juvenile observation home. Investigations are ongoing to uncover any further involvement and verify the cash's ownership.
