Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrests jewellery store employee in ₹1.66 crore gold theft
Synopsis
A female jewellery store employee allegedly planned a ₹1.66 crore gold heist at Ahmedabad's Aabhushan Jewellers, then fled across three states with her accomplice — who reportedly abandoned her at a hotel and escaped with the bulk of the loot. Crime Branch cracked the case by combing through 300 CCTV feeds, recovering ₹22.54 lakh worth of ornaments so far.
Key Takeaways
Harshida Shetty ( 38 ), a former employee of Aabhushan Jewellers , was arrested by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch on 19 May 2025 .
Gold ornaments worth ₹1,66,88,437 were allegedly stolen from the shop in Nikol on 11 May 2025 .
Investigators reviewed around 300 CCTV feeds to trace and apprehend the accused.
Stolen property worth ₹22,54,500 has been recovered; co-accused Mayur Mali remains at large.
The case is registered under Section 306 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) .
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested a female jewellery store employee in connection with the alleged theft of gold ornaments valued at ₹1,66,88,437 from Aabhushan Jewellers at Gravity Shopping Mall in the Nikol area of Ahmedabad, officials confirmed on Tuesday, 19 May. The theft was reported on 11 May, triggering a multi-team investigation that spanned several states.
How the Theft Unfolded
According to police, the accused — identified as Harshida Shetty (38), a resident of the Nikol area — was employed at the jewellery shop at the time of the incident. Investigators allege she planned the theft with an associate, Mayur Mali, with the two subsequently attempting to flee Gujarat together.
The duo allegedly travelled by motorcycle from Ahmedabad to Udaipur, then onwards to Jaipur and Delhi. During their stay at a hotel, the co-accused allegedly abandoned Shetty and escaped with the bulk of the stolen gold ornaments, according to police.
Investigation and Recovery
Crime Branch teams examined approximately 300 CCTV camera feeds and relied on human intelligence inputs to trace the accused. Following her arrest, jewellery and other stolen property worth ₹22,54,500 were recovered from her possession.
Recovered items include a gold bracelet worth ₹9.98 lakh, an eagle-embossed gold ring studded with white stones valued at ₹1.34 lakh, a gold mangalsutra worth ₹7.43 lakh, and a gold chain priced at ₹3.62 lakh. A mobile phone was also seized.
Legal Proceedings
The case has been registered under Section 306 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Shetty has been handed over to Nikol Police Station for further legal proceedings.
Search for Absconding Accused Continues
Police confirmed that Mayur Mali, a reported resident of the Vastral area of Ahmedabad, remains at large. Efforts are underway to trace him and recover the remaining stolen valuables. Investigators say the full sequence of events is still being established as the probe continues.
Point of View
Yet the majority of the stolen gold, worth well over ₹1 crore, is still unaccounted for. The Crime Branch's sweep of 300 CCTV feeds across a multi-state trail shows the investigative muscle available; the harder question is whether the same reach extends to recovering the remaining valuables before they are melted down or moved further. Insider theft at jewellery retail — where trust is embedded in the employment relationship — is a recurring vulnerability, and this case underscores how quickly a single employee with access can compromise significant inventory.
NationPress
9 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the Ahmedabad jewellery theft case?
Harshida Shetty , a 38-year-old resident of the Nikol area and a former employee of Aabhushan Jewellers, was arrested by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch on 19 May 2025 in connection with the alleged theft.
How much gold was stolen from Aabhushan Jewellers in Nikol?
Gold ornaments valued at ₹1,66,88,437 were allegedly stolen from Aabhushan Jewellers at Gravity Shopping Mall in Nikol, Ahmedabad, on 11 May 2025.
Who is the absconding accused in the Ahmedabad gold theft case?
The co-accused is identified as Mayur Mali , a reported resident of the Vastral area of Ahmedabad. Police allege he fled with the bulk of the stolen gold ornaments after abandoning Shetty at a hotel during their escape.
How much of the stolen gold has been recovered so far?
Stolen jewellery and property worth ₹22,54,500 has been recovered from the arrested accused, including a gold bracelet, a gold mangalsutra, a gold chain, and a gold ring. The remaining valuables are yet to be traced.
Under which law has the Ahmedabad gold theft case been registered?
The case has been registered under Section 306 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) . The arrested accused has been handed over to Nikol Police Station for further legal proceedings.
