HYDERABAD: A couple from Nepal allegedly broke into the locked house of their employer at Raidurgam on Sunday and escaped with 1.1 kilo gold and Rs 10 lakh cash. The accused switched off cameras and police launched a manhunt to nab the offenders. The incident happened at realtor B Govinda Rao’s house at Telecom Nagar of Gachbowli on September 18.
According to police, Govinda Rao along with his family went to Srisailam on September 18 morning. “When Rao’s family returned home on September 19, they found the items missing,” ACP, Madhapur, Ch Raghunandan Rao said.
Govind Rao lodged a complaint with the Raidurgam police and a burglary case was registered. In his complaint to police, Rao alleged that four months ago, his previous domestic help, Yam Lal of Nepal returned to his native place after introducing a Nepalese couple, Laxman, 34, and Pavitra, 30, to work as domestic helps.
The couple broke a window glass on the first floor and removed the grill. They entered the house and broke the bedroom lock. The keys for locker were available in the cupboard and the couple stole 1.1 kilo gold jewellery along with Rs 10 lakh cash, the ACP said. Three special teams have been formed to track and nab the accused.