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Hotel Guard Nabbed for Rs 2 Lakh Jewelry Heist
1 Sep
Summary
- Security guard arrested for stealing jewelry worth Rs 2 lakh.
- All stolen gold items were recovered from the accused guard.
- CCTV footage led to the apprehension of the hotel guard.
A hotel security guard was apprehended on Tuesday in Jajmau, Kanpur, for the alleged theft of gold jewelry valued at around Rs 2 lakh. The jewelry belonged to a family visiting for a wedding ceremony. The family discovered the theft after returning to their hotel. Four gold rings and a pair of gold ear studs were reported missing.
Following a complaint, police reviewed hotel CCTV footage, which revealed the security guard acting suspiciously around the family's belongings. The guard, identified as Jagaram Singh, was detained for questioning. He reportedly confessed to the theft, stating he needed money and seized an opportunity. Police successfully recovered all stolen items, and Singh was produced in court, with further legal proceedings ongoing.
