Rs 3 Crore Stolen From Maharashtra Council Deputy Chair's Home, Help Arrested
A domestic help has been arrested for the theft of valuables worth Rs 2.65 crore from the residence of Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Sachin Ahir. Police are investigating the involvement of other staff members and potential tampering with security systems during the incident.
Why it matters
The case underscores security vulnerabilities in high-profile residences and the complexities of long-term domestic employment relationships.
The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested a 45-year-old domestic help employed for nearly 24 years at the Worli residence of Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Sachin Ahir in connection with an alleged theft of valuables worth Rs 2.65 crore.The accused, identified as Pravin Ramesh Solanki, was produced before the Esplanade Court, which remanded him to police custody till July 30 to enable investigators to trace the stolen valuables and identify other suspects.During the hearing, the accused's lawyer argued that Solanki was innocent and had been falsely implicated. Police, however, told the court that Solanki had confessed to selling part of the stolen valuables and distributing the proceeds among his associates who are currently on the run.The investigation began after Sachin Ahir submitted a complaint to the Mumbai Crime Branch chief.
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