For nearly four years, a woman named Hazira Begum worked in his home as a domestic help. Image: Canva
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News1806-01-2026, 16:55

Bengaluru Gold Heist: House Help Steals 900g Gold, Police Recover All

  • 900 grams of gold jewellery, valued at Rs 1.37 crore, was stolen from Abhishek's home in Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru.
  • Former domestic help Hazira Begum and her husband Shabbir, who had worked for Abhishek for four years, are accused of the theft.
  • The couple allegedly used a house key to steal the gold while the family was on a trip to Tamil Nadu.
  • Sadashivanagar police swiftly investigated, arrested Hazira Begum and Shabbir (originally from West Bengal), and recovered the entire stolen gold.
  • The incident highlights the critical need for police verification of domestic staff and other home safety measures in Bengaluru.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru theft by house help underscores urgent need for police verification and home security.

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