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Crime
Auto Driver Arrested After Stealing Woman’s Bag Worth ₹3 Lakh in Tikamgarh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 05:31 PM
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An auto driver in Tikamgarh was arrested after he fled with a bag containing jewelry and cash worth about ₹3 lakh that belonged to a woman.
Police in the Nivadi district of Madhya Pradesh revealed that an auto driver had taken a woman's bag and escaped with its contents, which included jewelry and cash totaling roughly ₹3 lakh.
The incident was reported by the victim to local authorities, and within 48 hours the driver was located and taken into custody.
According to the police, the bag was found at the scene and the stolen items were recovered intact. The driver is now facing charges under the Indian Penal Code for theft and unlawful possession of property.
The case highlights the ongoing concerns about vehicle‑related thefts in the region, and the police have urged commuters to be vigilant when traveling by auto.
The arrested driver is expected to appear in court soon, where the prosecution will present evidence of the stolen jewelry and money.
The incident was reported by the victim to local authorities, and within 48 hours the driver was located and taken into custody.
According to the police, the bag was found at the scene and the stolen items were recovered intact. The driver is now facing charges under the Indian Penal Code for theft and unlawful possession of property.
The case highlights the ongoing concerns about vehicle‑related thefts in the region, and the police have urged commuters to be vigilant when traveling by auto.
The arrested driver is expected to appear in court soon, where the prosecution will present evidence of the stolen jewelry and money.