Nepali gang robs elderly Hyderabad couple of gold, drugs them
Synopsis
Days after a Nepali maid and her associates allegedly murdered a retired IPS officer's wife in Jubilee Hills, another Nepali gang tied up, drugged, and robbed a retired professor and his physician wife in Hyderabad's Golf Enclave — escaping with 70 tolas of gold, 20 kg of silver, and cash. The two cases, unfolding within days of each other, have put Hyderabad's domestic worker verification system under the spotlight.
Key Takeaways
A Nepali gang robbed N.
Vijaya Lakshmi at Golf Enclave, Kowkur, Hyderabad on the night of 11 May .
The gang stole 70 tolas of gold , 20 kg of silver , and ₹30,000 cash after tying up and drugging the couple.
Malkajgiri Police Commissioner Sumati has formed six special teams to arrest the accused, who are believed to have fled to Delhi and then Nepal .
The crime follows the alleged murder of Tanuja Ranjan in Jubilee Hills on 7 May by a Nepali maid and two associates.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C.
Sajjanar has urged citizens to exercise caution when hiring domestic workers, citing similar Nepali gang crimes in Mumbai , Pune , and Bengaluru .
A Nepali gang robbed an elderly couple at their residence in Golf Enclave, Kowkur, Hyderabad, on the night of 11 May, escaping with 70 tolas of gold, 20 kg of silver, ₹30,000 cash, and other valuables after tying up and drugging the victims. The crime came to light only on Tuesday afternoon after the couple regained consciousness and raised an alarm, heard by nearby workers who alerted police.
How the Robbery Unfolded
The victims, N. Murali Mohan, a retired professor, and his wife K. Vijaya Lakshmi, a physician, had hired a Nepali couple as domestic servants approximately 20 days before the incident. According to police, the domestic workers had gained the family's trust before seeking permission on Monday to host a birthday celebration at the house, inviting around six outsiders to the party.
The gang systematically destroyed CCTV cameras on the premises and damaged the hard disks to eliminate evidence. They then tied up the couple in a room. According to police, the couple pleaded with the gang not to harm them and offered to let them take whatever they wanted. The gang drugged them before fleeing with the jewellery, cash, and other valuables.
Police Response and Investigation
Malkajgiri Police Commissioner Sumati confirmed that six special teams have been formed to track and arrest the gang. Police are currently questioning a woman reportedly responsible for placing the Nepali couple with the household as domestic workers. Preliminary investigation suggests the accused may have fled to Delhi and subsequently to Nepal, according to police.
Wider Pattern of Similar Crimes in Hyderabad
The robbery occurred even as Hyderabad police continued their investigation into the murder of Tanuja Ranjan, wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray, at their residence in Jubilee Hills on the night of 7 May. A Nepali woman working as a maid in the household, along with two associates, allegedly killed Tanuja and fled with jewellery and other valuables. Police have formed 10 teams to arrest the suspects in that case, who were reportedly hiding in Pune.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has appealed to citizens to exercise caution when hiring domestic workers, noting that similar crimes involving Nepali gangs have been reported in cities including Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru. The back-to-back incidents have intensified scrutiny of domestic worker verification practices across the city.
What Happens Next
Investigators are pursuing leads across state lines, with police coordination reportedly extending to Delhi and border-entry points. The case is being handled under the limits of Jawaharnagar Police Station of Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate. With two high-profile cases now active simultaneously, pressure on Hyderabad Police to deliver arrests is significant.
Point of View
In the same city — raise uncomfortable questions about how households verify the backgrounds of domestic workers and whether law enforcement has an adequate early-warning mechanism. The Police Commissioner's appeal to citizens not to hire Nepalis as domestic workers, while operationally understandable under pressure, risks conflating the criminal conduct of a gang with the nationality of a much larger, law-abiding migrant workforce. The more durable policy response lies in strengthening mandatory police verification of domestic workers — a system that exists on paper but is inconsistently enforced across Indian cities.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Hyderabad Golf Enclave robbery?
A Nepali gang, including a couple hired as domestic servants, tied up and drugged retired professor N. Murali Mohan and his wife K. Vijaya Lakshmi at their home in Golf Enclave, Kowkur on the night of 11 May 2025, stealing 70 tolas of gold, 20 kg of silver, ₹30,000 cash, and other valuables. The couple was found the next afternoon after regaining consciousness and raising an alarm.
How did the gang gain access to the house?
The Nepali couple had been employed as domestic workers at the residence for about 20 days before the robbery. They reportedly gained the family's trust and then sought permission to host a birthday celebration, using the occasion to bring in around six associates who carried out the robbery.
What is the status of the police investigation?
Malkajgiri Police Commissioner Sumati has formed six special teams to track the accused. Preliminary investigation suggests the gang may have fled to Delhi and onward to Nepal. Police are also questioning the woman who arranged the domestic placement.
How is this case linked to the Jubilee Hills murder?
Just days earlier, on 7 May 2025, a Nepali maid and two associates allegedly murdered Tanuja Ranjan, wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray, at their Jubilee Hills residence, also fleeing with jewellery. Police have formed 10 teams for that case, with suspects reportedly traced to Pune.
What has the Hyderabad Police Commissioner said about hiring domestic workers?
Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has appealed to citizens to exercise caution when hiring domestic workers, noting that similar crimes allegedly involving Nepali gangs have occurred in Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru. He urged residents to ensure proper police verification before employing household staff.
