NEW DELHI: In a major breakthrough, the Anti-Burglary Cell of South West District Police has arrested a driver who robbed his employer of jewellery and watches worth crores.
The driver-turned-burglar has been identified as Mahender Dan, aged 30, who is a resident of Village Indokha, Tehsil Makrana, District Nagore in Rajasthan. The arrest led to the recovery of stolen gold and diamond ornaments valued at approximately Rs 4 crore.
According to officials, the accused had been working as a trusted personal driver with the family and allegedly used his access to commit the calculated burglary.
On September 28, an FIR (No. 167/25) under Section 306/3(5) BNS was lodged at South Campus Police Station. The complaint was filed by M. Yadav, a resident of Anand Niketan, South Campus, who reported the disappearance of expensive diamond and gold jewellery from her home between August 28 and September 29.