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Crime
Woman arrested in Itarsi for locking jeweller in basement, stealing Rs 65 lakh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 08:36 PM
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Police in Narmadapuram have cracked a case involving the theft of jewelry worth Rs 65 lakh. The accused woman, who locked the shopkeeper in the basement to commit the crime, was arrested in Itarsi.
Narmadapuram police have successfully solved a high-value jewelry theft case involving items worth approximately Rs 65 lakh. The investigation revealed a premeditated plan where the accused locked the shopkeeper in the basement to facilitate the robbery.
The suspect, a woman, was traced and arrested in Itarsi. Police officials stated that the modus operandi involved isolating the shopkeeper to prevent resistance while the jewelry was stolen from the store.
The recovery of the stolen goods and the arrest of the perpetrator mark a significant success for the local law enforcement agency in tackling organized theft in the region. The case highlights the increasing sophistication of such crimes, where perpetrators use physical confinement to ensure their escape.
The suspect, a woman, was traced and arrested in Itarsi. Police officials stated that the modus operandi involved isolating the shopkeeper to prevent resistance while the jewelry was stolen from the store.
The recovery of the stolen goods and the arrest of the perpetrator mark a significant success for the local law enforcement agency in tackling organized theft in the region. The case highlights the increasing sophistication of such crimes, where perpetrators use physical confinement to ensure their escape.