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New Indian Express
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- New Indian Express
Major bank heist of 14 kg gold, Rs 5 lakh cash in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur; no breakthrough yet
BHOPAL: A major heist at a bank by five helmet wearing men has stunned the police establishment in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The heist by the five men, one of whom had a firearm tucked under his belt, reportedly happened within just 18 minutes on Monday morning at the ESAF Small Finance Bank in Khitola area of rural Jabalpur. The 18 minutes incident led to the robbing of around 14 kg gold and Rs 5 lakh cash – totalling over Rs 10 crore. 'Multiple teams have been constituted and an alert also sounded in adjoining districts also, to track and nab the robbers,' Jabalpur district police superintendent Sampat Upadhyaya told TNIE. The early morning robbery which was caught on the CCTV cameras, happened at the bank, which didn't have a security guard. Five to six staffers were present in the bank at the time of the robbery by the five men, who came on motorcycles. Surprisingly, the incident was informed to the local police by the bank staffers, around 45 minutes after the robbery. As per police sources, the police are working on various angles in the case, including possibility of any insider involvement, as it seems that the robbers were well aware of the lack of security there. The concerned bank gave loans against mortgaged gold. The bank usually starts operations daily at 10.30 am, but due to the festive season, it is currently opening daily between 8 am and 9 am. Primary investigations have revealed that the robbers entered the bank one by one and threatened to shoot the staffers if they interrupted the robbery.
Time of India
22 minutes ago
- Time of India
Six booked in fake marriage racket
Surat: Utran police registered an offence against six people, including the bride, in a fake marriage scam. The accused arranged and attended the marriage, allegedly distributing Rs 2.5 lakh as part of the matchmaking deal. Just 13 days after the wedding, the bride vanished from the groom's home, taking with her a gold chain and silver anklets. The victim, 27-year-old paan shop owner Gaurang Lumbhani from Utran, was introduced to the bride through his sister's brother-in-law's friend, Naresh Miyani, who claimed to have a suitable match. Although the bride belonged to a different caste, Gaurang agreed to meet her after seeing her photo. On March 30, Gaurang, along with Kamlesh Ghutla and Naresh Miyani, met the woman—introduced as Kajal Parmar—along with her 'siblings' Lala Parmar and Swati Parmar. That same day, Lala visited Gaurang's home to finalise arrangements, where it was agreed that Gaurang's family would pay Rs 2.5 lakhs to Kajal's family. Naresh, the chief mediator, was present. The marriage agreement was signed at an advocate's office on April 17, after which Kajal moved into Gaurang's house. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI is changing the way you learn a language Talkpal AI Learn More Undo But just under two weeks later, Kajal disappeared, taking with her a 6.5-gram gold chain and silver anklets valued at Rs 5,500. When Gaurang contacted her, Kajal claimed she did not receive her share of the money, alleging that the mediators—Naresh, Kamlesh, Raju Bhadiyadara, and others—pocketed it all, and told him not to call again. Gaurang then discovered that Kajal was actually Sayra, a divorcee with an eight-year-old child. Lala was Divyang Mistry, and none of the people posing as Kajal's relatives were related at all. They concocted the entire story to deceive him. When Gaurang threatened police action, Naresh refunded Rs 65,000 and Kamlesh Rs 20,000. However, the chief mediator, Raju Bhadiyadara, withheld Rs 1.4 lakhs and threatened Gaurang. The fake bride Sayra also refused to return the gold chain and anklets. Lumbhani has since filed a formal complaint against all six accused for cheating, criminal conspiracy, and criminal intimidation. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
News18
23 minutes ago
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Woman held in Delhi for smuggling 12.55 kg cannabis from West Bengal via train
New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) A 38-year-old woman was arrested in Delhi for allegedly transporting more than 12 kilogram of cannabis concealed in trolley bag from West Bengal via train, police said on Monday. According to police, she was supplying the contraband as part of an interstate drug supply network. The accused, Archana Manna, from Kolkata, was arrested at Ashram Flyover while travelling in an autorickshaw with her daughter and two grandchildren, they said. Preliminary investigation revealed that Manna, moved to Delhi in 2014 and has been working as a domestic help. Her husband died two decades ago. She was allegedly lured into drug trafficking by acquaintances in Govind Puri, who offered her Rs 10,000 for each delivery. Police said she was trained by the network in using encrypted apps and deleting call logs to avoid detection. Videos found on her phone showed her discussing the quality of ganja during purchase, they added. They said that 12.55 kilogram of ganja, packed in 12 polythene packets and concealed in a trolley bag, was seized from her possession. The contraband was confirmed to be ganja by a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team at the spot, they said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Harsh Indora said the operation followed specific intelligence received on June 16 about a woman transporting cannabis from Odisha and West Bengal to Delhi by train. Police were deployed at Kashmere Gate railway station to monitor the suspect. The accused managed to slip out of the station amid the rush but was later traced to an autorickshaw heading towards Govind Puri. She was intercepted at Ashram Flyover and the narcotics were seized after due legal procedures under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) Act. The accused has been booked under the NDPS Act and further investigation into the supply chain, believed to operate across Odisha, West Bengal, and Delhi, is continuing. PTI SSJ OZ OZ view comments First Published: August 12, 2025, 00:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
