NAGPUR: A 42-year-old doctor from Shankar Nagar has lodged a police complaint alleging that his estranged wife stole valuables, household articles and important property documents collectively worth approximately ₹38.86 lakh from their apartment amid an ongoing marital dispute.

According to Bajaj Nagar police, the complainant and his 34-year-old wife had been facing marital differences, following which the doctor moved out and started living separately. His wife continued to reside in their apartment at Shankar Nagar.

The alleged theft took place between August 11 and November 8, 2026. The doctor alleged that his wife misappropriated household articles entrusted to her for use and also took away several valuable belongings without his consent.

The stolen property reportedly includes ₹45,000 in cash, an iPhone worth ₹1 lakh, gold jewellery comprising a ring, chains and earrings, three Dell laptops, two Persian antique carpets collectively worth ₹20 lakh, and a Maruti Swift car valued at ₹8 lakh.

Other missing articles include four CCTV cameras, an Oppo mobile phone, a Sony smart television, perfumes and cosmetics, a pulse oximeter, a water filter, a sofa set, medical equipment and other household appliances.

The doctor also alleged that important original documents relating to a hospital under construction at Laxmi Nagar were taken away. These include the original building plans, Fire Department’s No Objection Certificate and property registration documents.

Based on the complaint, Bajaj Nagar police registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including provisions relating to theft and criminal breach of trust.

Further investigation is underway.