SRINAGAR, OCT 27: Khanyar Police has solved a major residential theft case with the arrest of two persons from Assam and the recovery of stolen gold ornaments valued at approximately ₹45 lakh, following an investigation involving human intelligence and technical surveillance.
The case was registered at Police Station Khanyar on October 25, 2026, after Basharat Hussain, a resident of Miskeen Bagh, Srinagar, lodged a complaint regarding the theft of valuable gold ornaments from his residence. Acting on the complaint, police registered FIR Number 68/2026 under Section 306 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and initiated an investigation.
Multiple police teams were constituted to identify the accused and recover the stolen property. Through sustained investigative efforts, human intelligence and technical surveillance, the teams traced and arrested two suspects, both residents of Morigaon district in Assam.
The arrested persons have been identified as Nikita Das, 24, daughter of Ganesh Das, and Deep Baruah, 28, son of Joy Kanta Baruah, both of whom were allegedly working as domestic helpers at the complainant’s residence before the theft.
According to police, the accused allegedly committed the theft before fleeing. During further investigation, the stolen gold ornaments were recovered from their possession.
The recovered jewellery comprises 16 gold rings, five gold necklaces, four gold bangles, two gold brooches, three gold tie pins, seven gold pendants and nine gold earrings. The total estimated value of the recovered ornaments is approximately ₹45 lakh.
The recovery marks a significant breakthrough for Khanyar Police in tracing valuable property allegedly stolen from a residential premises. Further investigation is underway to establish the complete circumstances of the case and complete the necessary legal formalities.
Srinagar Police reiterated their commitment to protecting citizens and their property through prompt action, professional investigation and effective crime detection. Police have also advised the public to ensure proper police verification of domestic helpers before employing them as a precautionary measure to strengthen household security.
