Kolkata Police Investigate High-Value Gold Necklace Theft Involving Domestic Help
Kolkata Police have officially registered a theft case against a house help following the alleged theft of a gold necklace valued at a staggering Rs 20 lakh from a trader's residence. The incident occurred at the South City Garden complex located on BL Saha Road in the Behala area of Kolkata.
Details of the Theft and Accusation
The First Information Report (FIR) names the domestic worker as the accused in this high-profile case. According to police sources, the house help has not reported for work since Tuesday, which coincided with the discovery of the missing jewelry. Authorities have launched a comprehensive probe to locate the accused individual and recover the stolen property.
Rising Trend of Thefts Involving Domestic Staff
This case emerges against a backdrop of increasing theft complaints where domestic staff and caregivers are under suspicion. An analysis conducted by the detective department of Kolkata Police reveals a concerning pattern. The study indicates that approximately 31% of recent theft cases in the city involved servants, maids, or caregivers.
Specific data from police records shows that during December 2025 and January 2026, Kolkata witnessed 104 reported thefts. Out of these, 32 cases—nearly one-third—were linked to domestic workers, highlighting a significant security concern for households employing such staff.
Police Emphasis on Verification Procedures
Law enforcement officers have cited several recent incidents to underscore the critical importance of thorough verification when hiring domestic workers. They stress that proper background checks and documentation can help prevent such crimes and ensure household safety.
The ongoing investigation into the Rs 20 lakh gold necklace theft continues as police work to apprehend the accused house help and address the broader issue of domestic staff involvement in theft cases across Kolkata.
