Woman Arrested for Stealing Rs 22 Lakh and Gold from Father's Home

Aarti Dinesh Dwivedi was arrested for allegedly stealing Rs 22 lakh in cash and gold jewelry from her father's house. The theft was discovered when her family learned of her secret marriage. Her father lodged a complaint in July, leading to her arrest after an investigation.

A woman has been taken into custody by the police for allegedly stealing Rs 22 lakh in cash and gold jewelry from her father's residence, authorities revealed on Tuesday.

The accused, identified as Aarti Dinesh Dwivedi, had concealed her marriage from her family for six years, as per an official from the Vanrai police station. According to her father, Dinesh Dwivedi, who owns a paan shop, he had entrusted Aarti with the money and jewelry meant for her brother's wedding.

In May, Aarti disappeared, and subsequently, her family discovered her secret marriage and the missing valuables. A formal complaint was lodged by her father in July, and after a thorough investigation, Aarti was apprehended earlier this week. The investigation is still ongoing.