Actor Darshan’s wife reports theft of Rs 3 lakh cash

Bengaluru: About Rs 3 lakh in cash is suspected to have been stolen from the flat of actor Darshan’s wife Vijayalakshmi in Hosakerehalli, south Bengaluru, last week.

The money was kept in a box inside a wardrobe in Vijayalakshmi’s room. It was last seen on September 4 when Vijayalakshmi left for Mysuru after handing over the keys to Darshan’s manager, Nagaraju.

In his complaint to CK Achukattu police, Nagaraju said he too left for Mysuru on September 5 and returned to Bengaluru along with Vijayalakshmi on Sunday. Vijayalakshmi noticed the cash missing from the box the following day, after which Nagaraju lodged the complaint on Wednesday.

The complainant has said they suspect household employees may be behind the theft. “The theft is most likely committed by the servant,” the investigating officer told DH. “Investigation is underway, but we are not sure if it is the servant or someone from the family,” the officer added.

CK Achukattu police have registered an FIR under BNS Section 306 (theft committed by a servant) and are investigating.