Belagavi, Karnataka: “Newlywed bride, allegedly planning to elope with former lover”, Haseena Nadaf has been arrested along with her alleged lover Hanumant Marapur for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth around ₹21 lakh from her husband Mohammad Sharif’s house.
According to police, the newly married woman, Haseena Nadaf, got married about two months ago to Mohammad Sharif. Investigators say she was allegedly in continuous contact with her former lover even after marriage, and the two remained in regular communication.
Gold jewellery worth lakhs went missing weeks after marriage
The case came to light after Mohammad Sharif’s family reported that several pieces of gold jewellery had gone missing from the house, valued at approximately ₹21 lakh.
Following the complaint, local police launched an investigation. During the probe, suspicious phone activity and contact records of the woman raised doubts. Based on technical evidence and call detail records, police traced the case back to Haseena and her alleged lover.
Police claim both were planning to flee
Police officials said investigation suggested that the accused were planning to flee with the stolen jewellery. However, swift action led to their arrest. Police also claim that most of the stolen gold jewellery has been recovered.
Local media reports say the recovered items include a significant amount of gold ornaments. Police are also investigating whether the theft was pre-planned or occurred suddenly.
Arrest within 48 hours, sent to judicial custody
Police stated that a special team was formed after the complaint was filed, which arrested both accused within 48 hours. They were later produced before a court and sent to judicial custody.
Investigators are currently examining digital evidence, call records, and recovered jewellery to determine whether anyone else was involved in the alleged crime.
Incident sparks local discussion
The case has become a major topic of discussion in the region, with debates around trust in relationships and family dynamics. Police have urged the public to avoid rumours and rely only on official information until the investigation is complete.