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Crime
Caretaker Caught Stealing ₹4 Lakh Jewellery from Cancer Patient in Indore
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 05:37 PM
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Police in Indore arrested a caretaker who stole jewellery worth four lakh rupees from a cancer‑stricken resident while claiming to provide care.
A caretaker employed to look after a cancer patient in Indore was found to have stolen jewellery valued at four lakh rupees from the victim's home. The theft was discovered when the patient reported missing items to the authorities.
The Indore police launched an investigation and apprehended the caretaker at the residence, recovering the stolen jewellery on the spot. The suspect was taken into custody for further questioning.
Officials emphasized that caregivers must be vetted thoroughly, especially when dealing with vulnerable patients, and urged the public to report any suspicious behavior promptly.
The Indore police launched an investigation and apprehended the caretaker at the residence, recovering the stolen jewellery on the spot. The suspect was taken into custody for further questioning.
Officials emphasized that caregivers must be vetted thoroughly, especially when dealing with vulnerable patients, and urged the public to report any suspicious behavior promptly.