The victim, a friend staying at a Chandra Layout home while the owners were out of town, met a person on a dating app and invited them inside. He expected a woman. The visitor removed a mask, revealing a transgender identity, shocking the host.
Ten minutes later, a second individual arrived. The two allegedly threatened the man at knifepoint, forced open a bedroom door, and seized 226 grams of gold jewellery worth approximately ₹20 lakh from a cupboard. They fled the scene with the loot.
The house owner learned of the break-in and returned to file a complaint. Acting on the report, police arrested the two accused, identified as Nazia and Syed Moushin.
The case highlights the risks associated with meeting strangers from online platforms, even within the relative safety of a private residence. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.