Jewellery Heist Unraveled: Cashier Nabbed in Major Theft Case

Gurugram police arrested Prasanjit Samanta in Gujarat for allegedly stealing cash and jewellery worth over Rs 85 lakh from a showroom. The cashier, absconding after the theft, was taken into custody with valuables recovered. The incident was reported by a showroom owner who filed a complaint against Samanta.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Gurugram | Updated: 16-05-2026 21:44 IST | Created: 16-05-2026 21:44 IST
Jewellery Heist Unraveled: Cashier Nabbed in Major Theft Case
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In a significant breakthrough, Gurugram police have apprehended Prasanjit Samanta in connection with the theft of cash and jewellery from a local showroom.

Samanta, employed as a cashier, allegedly disappeared after stealing gold, silver, and cash totaling over Rs 85 lakh. The theft was reported by a Sector 43 showroom owner, leading to an FIR.

The accused, hailing from West Bengal, was captured in Gujarat, where law enforcement recovered the stolen items. The police secured a two-day transit remand to further interrogate Samanta regarding the crime.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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