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Crime
MP Police Seize 286kg Silver Worth Rs 5 Crore from Car in Datia
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 11:36 AM
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Chirula police in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, intercepted a vehicle carrying 286 kg of silver valued at over Rs 5 crore at Dagerai toll plaza. The driver has been detained for questioning.
Police in Datia district of Madhya Pradesh have seized a significant quantity of silver from a private vehicle at the Dagerai toll plaza. The Chirula police station authorities intercepted the car and recovered 286 kilograms of silver.
The seized silver is estimated to be worth more than Rs 5 crore. The vehicle was reportedly transporting the consignment from Agra to Nagpur when it was stopped for inspection.
The driver of the car has been taken into police custody. Authorities are currently investigating the source of the silver and the intended destination to determine if any illegal activities were involved.
The incident highlights ongoing efforts by Madhya Pradesh police to monitor high-value goods movement across state borders and toll checkpoints.
The seized silver is estimated to be worth more than Rs 5 crore. The vehicle was reportedly transporting the consignment from Agra to Nagpur when it was stopped for inspection.
The driver of the car has been taken into police custody. Authorities are currently investigating the source of the silver and the intended destination to determine if any illegal activities were involved.
The incident highlights ongoing efforts by Madhya Pradesh police to monitor high-value goods movement across state borders and toll checkpoints.