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Crime
Stray dog snatches Rs 4 lakh jewellery from hospital bag
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 09:03 PM
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A stray dog entered a hospital, mistook a jewellery bag for food and walked away with items worth about Rs 4 lakh. Authorities are now tracking the animal and the missing valuables.
A stray dog roamed into a hospital premises and, believing a bag to contain food, grabbed it and fled. The bag, later identified as containing jewellery, was valued at approximately Rs 4 lakh.
Hospital staff reported the incident after noticing the missing bag during a routine check. Security footage showed the animal picking up the bag and exiting the building without resistance.
Police were alerted and have launched a search for the dog, hoping to recover the stolen items. Officials also said they would review security measures to prevent similar incidents involving stray animals in medical facilities.
The incident has sparked discussions on stray animal management in urban areas, with local authorities urging the public to report stray sightings promptly.
Hospital staff reported the incident after noticing the missing bag during a routine check. Security footage showed the animal picking up the bag and exiting the building without resistance.
Police were alerted and have launched a search for the dog, hoping to recover the stolen items. Officials also said they would review security measures to prevent similar incidents involving stray animals in medical facilities.
The incident has sparked discussions on stray animal management in urban areas, with local authorities urging the public to report stray sightings promptly.