Pune Police Arrest Woman for Drugging and Robbing Friend of Gold Worth ₹5.46 Lakh
Pune Police Arrest Woman for Drugging and Robbing Friend of Gold Worth ₹5.46 Lakh
A 25-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly drugging her close friend and stealing gold jewellery worth ₹5.46 lakh from her home in Ambegaon Budruk, Pune. The accused, identified as Aishwarya Garad, has been remanded to police custody till April 6 by Bharati Vidyapeeth Police.
As per the information, the incident took place on March 6 around 4 PM at Nirman Viva Society on Sinhgad College Road. According to police, the accused and the 31-year-old victim were old friends from their college days in Sadashiv Peth.
Police said Aishwarya had recently developed a keen interest in share trading and online gaming. Mounting financial pressure led her to plan the theft.
On the day of the incident, Aishwarya visited the victim’s home carrying cold coffee laced with sedatives. After drinking it, the victim lost consciousness. Aishwarya then allegedly stole gold ornaments worth ₹5.46 lakh from a cupboard and fled the scene.
The theft went unnoticed for a few days. The victim later discovered the missing jewellery and filed a complaint. During the investigation, police found evidence linking the crime to her friend.
The accused hails from Latur, while the victim is a Pune resident. Before marriage, the victim was undergoing professional training, and Aishwarya was preparing for competitive exams. Their strong friendship and regular meetings gave the accused easy access to the house.
A case has been registered at Bharati Vidyapeeth Police Station under sections 305 and 123 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is ongoing to recover the stolen jewellery and uncover more details.
