Mumbai, Jan 07: A 59-year-old advertising and film director from Breach Candy has lodged a complaint with the Gamdevi police, accusing his domestic help of stealing gold and silver trophies collectively worth approximately ₹15.40 lakh from his residence.
Complainant runs advertising and horse racing business
The complainant, identified as Shiven Surendranath, a resident of Field Estate Compound on B.D. Road, Breach Candy, for the past 12 years, runs an advertisement film-making business and is also the owner of Diamond Band Racing Syndicate Pvt. Ltd. He is a member of the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) and owns racehorses that are maintained at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse.
Domestic help employed for five years
According to the complaint, Surendranath employed Rajendra Benudhara Jena (42), a native of Odisha, as a full-time domestic help about five years ago. For the past six months, Jena had been residing in the complainant’s 2BHK flat and had unrestricted access to the entire house.
Suspect left residence and failed to return
Surendranath alleged that on November 23, 2025, at around 2 am, Jena left the house claiming an urgent personal matter and said he would return within four to five days. However, after a few days, Jena stopped answering calls and failed to return. Growing suspicious, Surendranath checked his valuables on January 2, 2026, and discovered that several gold- and silver-plated trophies were missing.
Prestigious racing trophies reported missing
The missing items include trophies won at horse racing events since 2006, many of which were kept in boxes, display areas in the hall and bedroom, and storage containers. The trophies include prestigious awards such as the Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy Trophy, Allah Rakkha Trophy, Indian Derby (Gr.1) Trophy, Chief Minister’s Trophy, Mayor’s Trophy, and several others, made of or plated with gold and silver.
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FIR registered, investigation underway
Surendranath believes that Jena fled with the valuables without his consent and with dishonest intent. He has stated that if any additional stolen items come to light, he will inform the police, and that he can identify the stolen trophies if shown to him.
Based on the complaint, Gamdevi police have registered an FIR of theft against Rajendra Benudhara Jena and have begun further investigation into the matter.
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