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Crime
Mastermind of Singrauli Bank Heist Arrested in Odisha
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM
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Police have apprehended Piush Jaiswal, alleged mastermind behind the April 2026 robbery of Bank of Maharashtra in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, while he was in Odisha.
The investigation into the April 2026 heist at the Bank of Maharashtra branch in Baṛhan, Singrauli, has led to a breakthrough. Authorities say the robbery, which involved the theft of approximately 90 kilograms of gold, was orchestrated by a network of criminals, with Piush Jaiswal identified as the alleged mastermind.
After months of tracking financial trails and interrogating suspects, police located Jaiswal in the neighboring state of Odisha. He was taken into custody by the Odisha police in a coordinated operation, confirming his involvement in the large‑scale theft.
Senior officials of the Madhya Pradesh police commended the inter‑state cooperation that resulted in the arrest, emphasizing that the case remains under active investigation to uncover other participants and recover the stolen gold.
The Bank of Maharashtra has not disclosed the exact financial impact but confirmed that security protocols are being reviewed to prevent similar incidents in the future.
After months of tracking financial trails and interrogating suspects, police located Jaiswal in the neighboring state of Odisha. He was taken into custody by the Odisha police in a coordinated operation, confirming his involvement in the large‑scale theft.
Senior officials of the Madhya Pradesh police commended the inter‑state cooperation that resulted in the arrest, emphasizing that the case remains under active investigation to uncover other participants and recover the stolen gold.
The Bank of Maharashtra has not disclosed the exact financial impact but confirmed that security protocols are being reviewed to prevent similar incidents in the future.