Ajmer Jailer Arrested for Using Inmates as Domestic Help; Gang Poses as IT Officers to Rob ₹3 Crore in Jewels

Ajmer made national headlines twice over in early October 2026, first when the superintendent of its central jail was arrested for taking inmates out of custody to clean her private apartment, and then when a brazen gang posing as Income Tax officers raided a local businessman's home and made off with jewellery worth approximately ₹3 crore before police caught all six accused within hours.

Jailer Divya Chaudhary Jailed After Taking Murder-Accused Inmates Home

Divya Chaudhary, the superintendent of Ajmer Central Jail, was arrested in early October 2026 after she allegedly removed two women inmates from the jail premises without authorisation and took them to her personal flat, where they were made to carry out domestic cleaning and housework. Among the women she took were prisoners accused in murder cases — serious offenders who should never have been allowed outside the secured facility. The incident came to light following an internal complaint, triggering a swift inquiry by the Rajasthan prison administration. Chaudhary was placed under arrest and, in a striking turn of events, was herself lodged in the very Ajmer Central Jail she had until recently been in charge of running. Multiple national outlets including NDTV, India Today, Times of India, and Deccan Chronicle covered the story, noting it as a grave breach of protocol and a misuse of official position. Prison authorities launched a full review of how inmates had been managed under Chaudhary's watch. The case raised broader questions about oversight in Indian jails and the accountability of custodial officials. Legal experts quoted in coverage said the jailer could face charges under the Prisons Act as well as under general penal law for illegal detention and abuse of authority. [1]

Six Arrested After Fake Income Tax Officers Rob Ajmer Businessman of ₹3 Crore Jewels

A gang of six people posed as Income Tax department officials and staged a fake raid on the residence of a businessman in Ajmer, ultimately fleeing the scene with jewellery valued at approximately ₹3 crore (around USD 360,000). The fraudsters arrived at the businessman's home dressed to appear official, claimed to be conducting an IT survey, intimidated the family, and then systematically removed gold and other jewellery from the premises. However, Ajmer police reacted with unusual speed: all six accused were tracked down and arrested within hours of the crime being reported. The Times of India and Hindustan Times both reported that the accused were produced before a court and further investigation was under way to determine whether the gang had committed similar crimes in other cities. The incident highlighted a recurring pattern of IT impersonation frauds that has plagued several Rajasthan cities in recent years, where criminals exploit public fear of tax authorities to gain unlawful entry into homes and businesses. Police urged residents to demand official identity cards and call the ITD helpline to verify the identity of anyone claiming to conduct a tax survey. [3]

Sources: [1] NDTV · [3] The Times of India