In a theft case reported from Guwahati, the Noonmati Police arrested two individuals on May 18 in connection with the alleged theft of gold ornaments from a residence in the city.
Police also recovered a substantial amount of cash during the operation.
Noonmati Police in Guwahati arrested two persons in a house theft case involving stolen gold ornaments. Cash worth ₹1.91 lakh was recovered during the investigation.
Domestic Help Accused of Theft
According to police, one of the accused, Rina Begum of Nizarapar, had been working as a domestic help at the complainant’s residence in Guwahati.
During interrogation, she allegedly confessed to stealing several valuables from the house.
Gold Ornaments Reportedly Stolen
Police said the stolen items included:
- One pair of gold earrings
- Three gold rings
- One gold chain
The theft was reportedly discovered after the valuables went missing from the residence.
Second Accused Arrested
Police also arrested Deepjyoti Das of Bapuji Nagar, who is accused of receiving the stolen property.
During the operation, officials recovered:
- ₹1,91,500 in cash
from his possession.
Cash Linked to Stolen Gold Chain
According to investigators, Deepjyoti Das allegedly admitted during questioning that the recovered money was paid in exchange for the stolen gold chain.
Police are continuing to verify the details of the transaction.
Investigation by Noonmati Police
The case is being investigated by the Noonmati Police Station, which carried out the arrests and recovery operation.
Authorities are also examining whether:
- Additional valuables were sold
- More individuals were involved in the transaction
Concern Over Domestic Theft Cases in Guwahati
The incident has once again raised concerns among residents in Guwahati regarding:
- Verification of domestic workers
- Security inside residential homes
- Illegal sale of stolen valuables
Legal Action Initiated
Police confirmed that legal proceedings have been initiated against both accused persons.
Further investigation is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were arrested in the Noonmati theft case?
Rina Begum and Deepjyoti Das were arrested by Guwahati Police.
What was recovered during the investigation?
Police recovered ₹1,91,500 in cash linked to the alleged sale of stolen gold.