Delhi businessman’s home burgled of cash, gold worth Rs 2.5 Cr; role of two staff members suspected

New Delhi: A businessman’s residence in Delhi’s Timarpur area was allegedly burgled of cash, gold and diamond jewellery worth around Rs 2.5 crore while his family was in Australia, police said on Wednesday.

Two domestic helps, who had keys to the house, have emerged as the prime suspects and are currently absconding.

According to Delhi Police sources, businessman Anuj Gupta resides on the first floor of Rivera Apartments on Mall Road in Timarpur, while his younger brother, Anshul, lives in another portion of the flat.

Anuj had travelled to Australia with his family on September 2. On Saturday, Anshul left for his shop and returned home at around 10 p.m. However, the theft was not detected at that time.

The burglary came to light on Sunday morning when Anuj’s nephew, Ujjwal, reached the first floor and found the door of the flat open. On entering, he found the cupboards open and belongings scattered across the rooms. Cash and valuable jewellery kept inside the cupboards were missing.

Anshul subsequently informed the police, following which a team from Timarpur Police Station reached the spot and launched an investigation.

As part of the probe, police examined CCTV footage from the apartment complex and surrounding areas. During the preliminary investigation, the movements of two suspects were noticed.

Police said the businessman’s domestic helps, identified as Anil and Vicky, had entered the flat on Saturday night. Both reportedly had keys to the house and have been absconding since the incident.

Investigators suspect that the two may have been aware of the cash and valuables kept inside the residence. Their possible involvement in the burglary is currently being examined.

After learning about the incident, Anuj returned to Delhi from Australia and provided police with details of the stolen cash and valuables. The total value of the stolen property has been estimated at around Rs 2.5 crore.

Several police teams have been formed to trace the suspects. Raids are being conducted at their possible hideouts, while investigators are also examining CCTV footage and tracking their movements and contacts to establish their whereabouts and role in the alleged theft.

The police are also working to determine whether the suspects acted alone or had assistance from others. Further investigation is underway.

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