BENGALURU: A 40-year-old housemaid was arrested by JB Nagar police recently for allegedly stealing gold worth Rs 5 lakh from her employer’s residence. The woman claimed she committed the offence to arrange money for the treatment of her elder brother.
Accused Ruchitha Jadhav joined Trupti Mithun Chikhalikhar’s residence as housemaid in June first week. Trupthi approached JB Nagar police on July 20, and filed a case of theft under the provision of IPC section 381 against Ruchitha.
Trupti told police she gave birth to a girl on May 24 and hired Ruchitha as a housemaid. Ruchitha used to take care of Trupthi and her daughter.
Trupti recently noticed that her gold ornaments were missing and Ruchitha too had remained absent for the past few days.
JB Nagar police arrested Ruchitha and recovered the gold ornaments from her. She told police that her elder brother had health complications and she stole the jewellery to arrange money for his treatment. Further probe is on.
