Teen Domestic Help Nabbed for Daring Burglary in West Delhi

An 18-year-old domestic help, Laxmi, was arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly burgling Rs 5.63 lakh from a house in Punjabi Bagh. CCTV analysis and local inputs led to her arrest, with Rs 2.66 lakh recovered. Police continue investigating her involvement in similar crimes.

An 18-year-old domestic help was arrested by the Delhi Police for purportedly orchestrating a sophisticated burglary in West Delhi's Punjabi Bagh area, a senior officer confirmed on Monday.

Cash totaling Rs 2.66 lakh was seized from her, following a detailed investigation that began on January 15 after a PCR call reported the crime.

The accused, identified as Laxmi from Mangolpuri, confessed to the crime, exploiting her access as a house help. Despite no prior criminal record, further investigations are underway to recover the remaining stolen money and ascertain if she's committed similar offenses.

(With inputs from agencies.)