Driver held for theft of goods worth ₹4cr

A 30-year-old man, who worked as a driver and burgled diamond jewellery and luxury watches worth around ₹4 crore from his employer's house at Anand Niketan, was held nearly two months after the incident, police said on Thursday.

- Hemani Bhandari

Police said that they have recovered the entire haul as the accused did not get a chance to dispose of the goods. High-value solitaire jewellery and luxury watches from Roger Dubuis, Rolex and Hublot brands were recovered from his family house in Rajasthan and a rented accommodation in Shahdara. The accused was identified as Mahender Dan.

"He said that he had been working for that family for the last four years and knew where the valuables were kept. When the family was away during Navratri in September, he stole the items and resumed working," an investigator said.