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Crime
Woman Arrested in Narmadapuram Over ₹65‑Lakh Jewellery Theft
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 08:31 PM
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A woman was taken into custody in Narmadapuram after police uncovered a ₹65‑lakh jewellery theft in which she allegedly locked the shopkeeper in the basement.
Police in Narmadapuram arrested a woman named Itarsi after investigators discovered a jewellery shop raid that netted ₹65 lakh in stolen items. The suspect is accused of locking the shopkeeper in the basement before fleeing the premises.
The arrest followed a detailed probe that traced the missing inventory to the shop’s storage area. Authorities seized several pieces of jewellery and recovered a portion of the stolen value.
The case has drawn attention to security lapses in local retail establishments and prompted calls for better surveillance measures.
The woman is currently in custody and faces charges under the Indian Penal Code for theft and unlawful confinement.
The arrest followed a detailed probe that traced the missing inventory to the shop’s storage area. Authorities seized several pieces of jewellery and recovered a portion of the stolen value.
The case has drawn attention to security lapses in local retail establishments and prompted calls for better surveillance measures.
The woman is currently in custody and faces charges under the Indian Penal Code for theft and unlawful confinement.