The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has arrested Mahendra Padmalal Modaji Harmore, a 21-year-old domestic help, for allegedly stealing valuables worth Rs93.08 lakh from a residence in Paldi. The theft took place on February 22 at Saritakunj Society, PT College Road, where the accused reportedly used a key and password to access lockers and steal cash, gold jewellery, and other valuables.
A case was filed under Section 306 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Paldi police station. Following a thorough investigation using technical surveillance and human intelligence, the Crime Branch successfully apprehended Harmore, who hails from Palsrada village in Rajasthan’s Salumbar district.
Recovered items, valued at ₹93.08 lakh, have been seized by authorities. Further investigation is ongoing. Police have urged the public to verify domestic staff backgrounds carefully to prevent such crimes.
