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Crime
Two thieves arrested in Jhabua theft of over ₹50 lakh, ₹6 lakh jewelry recovered
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 04:02 PM
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Police in Jhabua seized gold and silver ornaments worth about ₹6 lakh and arrested two suspects in a robbery that totalled more than ₹50 lakh.
Jhabua police announced the arrest of two individuals suspected of taking part in a robbery that netted valuables worth over ₹50 lakh. The suspects were apprehended after a thorough investigation and a search operation in the Parra‑Raatimalli area.
During the raid, officers recovered gold and silver jewellery estimated at ₹6 lakh. The recovered items are being catalogued as evidence and will be handed over to the victims once forensic verification is complete.
The crime is believed to have involved a gang of seven thieves. While two have now been detained, five others remain at large, and a manhunt is underway to locate them. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the capture of the remaining suspects.
During the raid, officers recovered gold and silver jewellery estimated at ₹6 lakh. The recovered items are being catalogued as evidence and will be handed over to the victims once forensic verification is complete.
The crime is believed to have involved a gang of seven thieves. While two have now been detained, five others remain at large, and a manhunt is underway to locate them. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the capture of the remaining suspects.