Trusted Betrayal: Mehendi Deception Leads to House Robbery Arrests in Delhi

A Delhi woman exploited her friend's trust to access house keys under the guise of applying mehendi, facilitating a theft involving Rs 3.2 lakh and gold ornaments. Two arrests have been made following police investigation and CCTV review, which revealed the planned collaboration between the woman and her nephew.

A woman in Delhi allegedly misused her friend's trust to commit a robbery in the Sultanpuri area, police reported on Thursday.

The accused borrowed house keys on the pretext of applying mehendi, later using them to steal Rs 3.2 lakh and gold ornaments. Two arrests have been made in the case.

CCTV footage aided police in apprehending Rajinder, 22, who confessed to the crime, implicating his aunt. Investigators have recovered a significant portion of the stolen goods, and further inquiries are ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)