Delhi Police arrested a 45-year-old domestic maid, identified as K Sonia, for stealing gold jewellery and cash from her employer’s house and later turning her own residence into a “dog fortress” to evade arrest.
The case was registered in April, after the accused, who worked as a domestic help, allegedly fled with gold ornaments and cash from the house. Using CCTV footage and technical surveillance, police tracked her down.
According to police, Sonia fortified her house with around 15 dangerous dogs, including Pitbulls, American bullies and hybrid breeds, to prevent anyone from entering. The setup acted as a deterrent, making it difficult for authorities to access the premises.
However, the Shalimar Bagh police team conducted a carefully planned, high-drama raid. During the operation, officers found the accused hiding under quilts inside her house and arrested her on the spot.
The investigation revealed that Sonia had pledged the stolen gold jewellery across multiple banks and finance companies to secure loans worth approximately Rs 5 lakh. Police traced as many as 15 gold loan accounts linked to her name.
Authorities have so far traced nearly 2 kilograms of gold ornaments. They have also frozen her bank account as part of the ongoing probe. Based on her disclosure, police recovered Rs 1 lakh in cash from her residence.
During questioning, officials found that the accused had a history of involvement in multiple criminal cases. The further investigation is underway to recover remaining assets and establish the full extent of her activities.
The case has been reported days after the horrific Delhi IRS officer’s daughter’s rape case in which accused Rahul Meena brutally killed an IRS officer’s 22-year-old daughter at their home in Delhi. Showing zero remorse during interrogation.
He had maintained a calm and composed demeanour, and allegedly told investigators that had the victim given him money, the rape and murder would not have happened. “If Didi had given the money, this would not have happened,” he said in a matter-of-fact manner, stressing that his intention to go to the bureaucrat’s house was solely to get money.
– Ends
