NEW DELHI: A 43-year-old woman has been apprehended for posing as a doctor and pilfering jewellery from hostel rooms at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), according to police reports released on Friday.
The accused, a resident of Ghaziabad, who holds a diploma in medical laboratory technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Science, and has previously worked as a lab assistant at a private hospital, was taken into custody on Thursday.
Disguised in a doctor’s coat to blend in, the woman exploited the lax security measures and unlocked doors at the AIIMS hostel, authorities said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Ankit Chauhan stated, “She utilized a doctor’s coat to navigate the AIIMS campus inconspicuously and targeted hostel rooms with unlocked doors.” Chauhan revealed that Hauz Khas police filed a case under Section 305 (theft) of the Indian Penal Code on March 27, following a doctor’s complaint.
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Date: 04.04.2025
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The complainant reported the disappearance of two gold chains, a gold bracelet, a gold ring, a pair of gold earrings, Rs 20,000 in cash, and 700 Malaysian Ringgit from the hostel room.
After reviewing footage from approximately 100 closed-circuit television cameras on the AIIMS campus, authorities identified a woman in a doctor’s coat attempting to access various hostel rooms during unusual hours.
Further technical surveillance led police to the woman’s scooter. Following a raid at her residence in Brij Vihar, Ghaziabad, and her subsequent arrest, authorities were able to recover the stolen jewellery, Rs 4,500 in cash, 522 Malaysian Ringgit, and the scooter.
During questioning, the woman admitted to having a fondness for expensive jewellery and confessed to committing similar thefts in the past, the DCP added.
