Jewellery, precious stones worth Rs 2 cr stolen from Travancore palace

Police are investigating a significant jewellery theft from Kowdiar Palace, the residence of the Travancore royal family, involving priceless heirlooms worth over Rs two crore.

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IMAGE: File image of the members of the Travancore royal family in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Photograph: ANI Photo

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A police investigation has been initiated into the theft of jewellery from Kowdiar Palace in Kerala capital.
The theft is suspected to have occurred between October and November 2025, with the complaint filed by royal family member Aswathi Thirunal Gouri Bhayi.
Approximately 12 pieces of antique jewellery, including gold chains and rings studded with precious stones, are reported missing.
Police are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing palace employees as part of their ongoing investigation into the Kowdiar Palace theft.

A probe has been launched after jewellery worth over Rs 2 crore was allegedly stolen from The in Thiruvananthapuram, the police said on Sunday.

Peroorkada police registered a case on Saturday following a complaint filed by senior royal family member Aswathi Thirunal Gouri Bhayi.

According to the FIR, the theft is suspected to have taken place between October and November 2025 from an almirah in Gouri' Bhayi's bedroom.

The police said around 12 pieces of jewellery, including chains and rings weighing over 40 sovereigns of gold and studded with precious stones, were missing.

The value of the ornaments is believed to be higher due to their antique nature, as they were inherited by members of the royal family, police said.

Officials said the palace authorities had conducted an internal probe after the ornaments were found missing, later confirmed the theft, and reported the matter to the police.

Police visited the palace on Saturday, recorded Gouri Bhayi's statement and registered a case.

The case was registered under Section 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for theft.

A team led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police has begun the investigation.

Police are also examining CCTV footage from the palace and recording statements of employees as part of the probe, an officer said.

Kowdiar Palace is the official residence of the Travancore royal family, which ruled a vast portion of central and southern Kerala until Independence.

The royal family is yet to respond to the incident.

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