Housemaid held for Rs 3.88 lakh gold theft in Hyderabad

Osmania University police arrested a 43-year-old housemaid for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 3.88 lakh from her employer’s residence in Habsiguda. The accused reportedly confessed during questioning. The stolen property has been recovered, police said

Hyderabad: The Osmania University police arrested a housemaid on Wednesday for allegedly committing theft at the house of her employer and recovered property valued at Rs 3.88 lakh from her.

Allam Tejasvi (43), a resident of Badangpet, worked at the house of a doctor at Habsiguda and between October last year and February 2026, committed theft of gold ornaments from the cupboards in the house.

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The theft came to light recently after the doctor noticed the ornaments missing and approached the police. The police on suspicion took Tejasvi into custody. On questioning, the woman admitted to stealing the ornaments.