Housemaid's gang steals 80 tola gold in Gujranwala

CCTV footage from the area captured the suspects—three women and two men—fleeing the victim's residence in a rickshaw.

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A gang, consisting primarily of housemaids, has stolen 80 tola of gold from a residence in Punjab's Gujranwala district, sparking widespread concern.

The incident occurred in Gujranwala, where a complaint was filed with the emergency helpline 15, accusing a domestic worker of being involved in the crime.

Following the complaint, Safe City authorities launched an immediate investigation using their surveillance camera network.

CCTV footage from the area showed the suspects, three women and two men, fleeing the scene in a rickshaw.

Initial investigations revealed that the gang, led by the housemaids, made a quick escape after carrying out the theft.

The virtual patrolling officer of Safe City Gujranwala collected the footage and promptly provided it to the local police for further action.

Within hours, the police tracked down the suspects and made the arrests. Legal proceedings are now underway.

Authorities have urged residents to thoroughly vet any domestic workers before hiring them, including checking their police records to avoid such incidents in the future.

Earlier in Karachi, a housemaid in DHA, Karachi, drugged her employer and stole valuables worth millions, including Rs2 million, $10,000, and 32 tola of gold.

CCTV footage showed the masked maid fleeing with the stolen goods in a rickshaw. A case was filed, and the police searched for the maid and the rickshaw.