Nepalese servant flees with valuables worth Rs 20 lakh in Ludhiana's in BRS Nagar

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, January 19

A Nepalese servant, along with his aides, committed a theft of cash and valuables worth Rs 20 lakh from the house of a businessman  here on Wednesday. Before committing the crime, he had served food laced with some sedatives to the owner of the house, Krishan Kumar Bajaj.

As per information, all family members of Krishan had gone out of station yesterday and he, along with the servant, was at home.

Yesterday, the servant had hatched a conspiracy to commit a theft as he was aware that the house owner will be alone at home. Last night, he served food laced with sedatives to the owner. After the owner fell unconscious, Man Bahadur called two of his aides. The trio broke open the main almirah where cash and valuables were kept.

As per the police, the accused had decamped with gold ornaments and cash worth around Rs 20 lakh.

A CCTV camera footage had also captured the three while they were leaving the house after committing the theft.

This morning when the owner regained consciousness, he informed the police. The Sarabha Nagar police today registered a case against Man Bahadur and his two aides.

Raids are being conducted to nab the accused.

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