Jeweller Reports Theft of 6.5 Tola Gold, Three Employees Arrested
A gold and diamond jeweller in Hyderabad has lodged a complaint with the police, alleging that approximately 6.5 tola of gold jewellery went missing from his shop located on Road Number 36, Jubilee Hills. Based on the complaint, authorities identified three staff members involved in the theft and arrested them on Saturday. Police recovered 5 grams of stolen gold jewellery and said the accused will be remanded, while efforts continue to recover the remaining stolen property.
Details of the Thefts Over a Year
The complainant, D Karthik, 39, proprietor of SKT Gold & Diamonds, stated that the thefts occurred over a span of a year and came to light during recent internal checks. According to him, the first theft took place on July 13, 2025, when a gold chain weighing more than 38 grams went missing from the showroom. By the time the matter came to his notice, CCTV footage from that period was unavailable, leaving no actionable evidence.
Subsequently, during a routine stock verification on March 25, 2026, it was noticed that three sets of gold earrings weighing 8.2 grams were missing from a counter. Later, on June 10, a customer’s 5.28-gram gold ring and a 24.8-gram gold chain also went missing. A review of CCTV footage from that day clearly identified the person responsible.
Police Action and Legal Proceedings
The complainant told police that he suspects the involvement of four employees in the theft. Based on the complaint, Jubilee Hills police registered a case under Section 306 (theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on Friday. Police have arrested three suspects and are investigating to recover the remaining stolen gold.
