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Crime
Three Women Arrested After Rs 45 Lakh Gold Jewellery Theft in Madhya Pradesh
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 04:00 AM
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Three women posing as buyers were apprehended after stealing gold jewellery worth ₹45 lakh from a shop in Madhya Pradesh.
Three women entered a jewellery shop in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, presenting themselves as prospective buyers. While the shopkeeper was distracted, the trio removed a selection of gold pieces valued at approximately ₹45 lakh and fled the premises.
According to police reports, the suspects used a pre‑planned ruse, asking for a discount and then diverting the attention of the staff. They were later spotted by security cameras, which helped the authorities trace their escape route.
Madhya Pradesh Police arrested the three women within hours of the incident. They were taken into custody at a local police station and are currently awaiting further investigation.
The theft is expected to lead to serious charges under the Indian Penal Code, including theft and possession of stolen property, and the suspects may face a lengthy trial if found guilty.
According to police reports, the suspects used a pre‑planned ruse, asking for a discount and then diverting the attention of the staff. They were later spotted by security cameras, which helped the authorities trace their escape route.
Madhya Pradesh Police arrested the three women within hours of the incident. They were taken into custody at a local police station and are currently awaiting further investigation.
The theft is expected to lead to serious charges under the Indian Penal Code, including theft and possession of stolen property, and the suspects may face a lengthy trial if found guilty.