New Delhi, June 2 -- A case of theft has come to light in the Maalkhana of the Delhi Police's Special Cell located at Lodhi Road. The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Head Constable Khurshid, who was posted in the Special Cell until a few days ago, on charges of theft.

According to officials, Khurshid escaped from the Special Cell's maalkhana on Friday night with around Rs 51 lakh in cash and a large quantity of jewellery. However, the Maalkhana in-charge became aware of the incident shortly after.

Subsequent investigation, using CCTV footage, identified Head Constable Khurshid. Acting promptly, a team of the Special Cell arrested him on Saturday.

According to the Special Cell, Khurshid was previously posted in the maalkhana but ...