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In a surprising turn of events, two domestic helpers working in a Powai residence have been accused of stealing a significant amount of money from their employer’s house in the Lake Home Complex. The Powai police have registered a case against Sindhu Sanas and Chintaman Rane, who worked as a cook and driver respectively, for allegedly stealing $1,700 (around Rs 1.46 lakh) along with Rs 40,000 indian rupees.
The complainant, 66-year-old Sudhir Hegde, has lived in Lake Homes since 2013. He runs a business involved in printing, packaging, and chemical trading. His wife, Ashmita, is currently away in Bengaluru, caring for her elderly parents.
On August 28, On August 28, Sindhu Sanas, a cleaning and cooking helper for the couple for the past seven years, had come to work as usual between 11.30 am and 2.30 pm and left after lunch. Later that afternoon, when Hegde returned to his bedroom about 3 pm, he noticed that the cupboard had been forcibly opened. Upon checking, he discovered that the money stored inside (1,700 US dollars (about Rs 1.46 lakh) and 40,000 Indian rupees) was missing.
“The complainant immediately informed the building security guard and called Sanas and asked him about the missing money kept in the cupboard, but Sanas said that she did not know about it and that the complainant must have kept it somewhere by mistake,” the police said.
They further added “However, suspicion soon fell on both Sanas and Rane, the driver, as they both had access to the house.”
Hegde filed a complaint under Section 306 of Bhartiy Nyay Sanhita (BNS) on August 30, at the Powai Police Station suspecting the two helpers of theft. The police are now actively investigating the case and searching for the accused.
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