News for 'silver theft'

Three Arrested In Delhi Theft Case; Jewellery Recovered

Three Arrested In Delhi Theft Case; Jewellery Recovered

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including a jeweller, in connection with a theft in Bindapur, recovering melted silver, cash, gold and silver jewellery, and old coins.

Delhi Police Nab Inter-State Temple Theft Kingpin

Delhi Police Nab Inter-State Temple Theft Kingpin

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 44-year-old man, identified as Mohit Sharma, who is alleged to be the kingpin of an inter-state temple theft operation. Sharma, wanted in multiple cases across Punjab, Kerala, and Karnataka, specialised in stealing silver idols and donation articles from temples.

Domestic Helps Arrested For Hyderabad Gold Heist

Domestic Helps Arrested For Hyderabad Gold Heist

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Hyderabad police apprehended three Nepali nationals, including a couple who worked as domestic help, from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the theft of 7.5 kg gold and 1.5 kg silver ornaments from a businessman's house. The stolen property was recovered intact, and the accused are being brought to Hyderabad on a transit warrant.

Donated silver bricks, ornaments are safe: Ram Mandir trust amid row

Donated silver bricks, ornaments are safe: Ram Mandir trust amid row

Rediff.com2 days ago

The trustees are "shocked" by the developments and are duty-bound to ensure that a fair inquiry is conducted and the faith of devotees is restored.

How A YouTuber's Lavish Lifestyle Led To A Rs 1 Lakh Theft In MP

How A YouTuber's Lavish Lifestyle Led To A Rs 1 Lakh Theft In MP

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A YouTuber in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, known for showcasing her lavish lifestyle online, had goods worth nearly Rs 1 lakh stolen from her home. Police suspect the thieves used her social media posts to plan the crime and are investigating, having found some clues.

Mumbai Man Held For Theft After Girlfriend Refuses Loan

Mumbai Man Held For Theft After Girlfriend Refuses Loan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A 43-year-old man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly stealing valuables worth Rs 30 lakh from his girlfriend's house after she refused to lend him money.

Delhi Police Arrest 'Nata', a Notorious Housebreaker with 21 Theft Cases

Delhi Police Arrest 'Nata', a Notorious Housebreaker with 21 Theft Cases

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 35-year-old habitual housebreaker, known as 'Nata', who has a history of 21 theft cases. Stolen valuables were recovered from his possession.

Mumbai TV Actor Alleges Theft By Maid Hired Online

Mumbai TV Actor Alleges Theft By Maid Hired Online

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A television actor in Mumbai has filed a police complaint against a maid he hired online, alleging the theft of foreign currency and jewellery worth over Rs 7 lakh from his residence.

Burglars break into Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law's home

Burglars break into Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law's home

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Thieves broke into the Bhopal residence of former judge Giribala Singh, who is currently jailed in connection with her daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma's death. While the suspects fled, abandoning some stolen items, the incident has prompted calls for the CBI to secure all documents at the property, fearing potential tampering with the crime scene. Police are investigating the theft using CCTV footage.

Bengaluru Jewellery Shop Robbed; Silver Worth Crores Stolen

Bengaluru Jewellery Shop Robbed; Silver Worth Crores Stolen

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Unidentified individuals broke into a jewellery shop in Bengaluru, making off with approximately 70 kg of silver articles valued at crores of rupees.

Bengaluru Police Nab Two Suspects in House Theft, Recover Stolen Valuables

Bengaluru Police Nab Two Suspects in House Theft, Recover Stolen Valuables

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested two men in connection with a house theft in HSR Layout, recovering gold ornaments, silver items, and other valuables worth Rs 15 lakh. The suspects were apprehended in Mysuru and confessed to pledging the stolen goods.

'Those Who Were Meant To Protect Ram Mandir Funds Looted It'

'Those Who Were Meant To Protect Ram Mandir Funds Looted It'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'SIT means nothing because the BJP government of Uttar Pradesh and Ram Janmabhoomi Trust are the same people.'

Trio Nabbed for Rs 3.6 Million Jewellery Theft in Navi Mumbai

Trio Nabbed for Rs 3.6 Million Jewellery Theft in Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Police in Navi Mumbai have arrested three individuals suspected of breaking into a house and stealing gold and silver jewellery worth Rs 3.6 million. The arrests were made within 24 hours of the burglary.

Four held after manhunt for Mumbai jewellers theft

Four held after manhunt for Mumbai jewellers theft

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Four individuals have been apprehended following a 48-day search in Rajasthan forests for allegedly stealing jewellery worth Rs 6.79 crore from a Mumbai shop.

Karnataka Jewellery Shop Robbed, Lakhs Worth Of Gold Stolen

Karnataka Jewellery Shop Robbed, Lakhs Worth Of Gold Stolen

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A jewellery shop in Karnataka was robbed in the early hours of Saturday, with thieves making off with gold and silver worth over Rs 40 lakh.

Ayodhya will be BJP's 'Lanka Kaand': Akhilesh Yadav

Ayodhya will be BJP's 'Lanka Kaand': Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com3 days ago

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has launched a scathing attack on the BJP, asserting that Ayodhya will be their "Lanka" due to alleged corruption in Ram Temple donations. He also linked the issue to the NEET controversy, suggesting a wider pattern of malfeasance and predicting internal strife within the ruling party.

Rs 13 Lakh Stolen In Thane House Break-In

Rs 13 Lakh Stolen In Thane House Break-In

Rediff.com20 May 2026

An unidentified person allegedly stole cash and valuables worth Rs 13 lakh from a house in Thane district, Maharashtra, after breaking in during the night.

Employee and Accomplices Nabbed in Rs 54 Lakh Chandni Chowk Theft

Employee and Accomplices Nabbed in Rs 54 Lakh Chandni Chowk Theft

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three men, including an employee of a jewellery trader, for allegedly fleeing with Rs 54 lakh in Chandni Chowk. The employee confessed to planning the theft with his accomplices.

Idols Stolen After Hanuman Temple Vandalised In Shillong

Idols Stolen After Hanuman Temple Vandalised In Shillong

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Unidentified miscreants vandalised a Hanuman temple in Shillong's Garikhana locality, stealing idols, silver ornaments and cash after disabling CCTV cameras, police said on Sunday.

Dacoits In Underwear Rob Villages In Uttar Pradesh

Dacoits In Underwear Rob Villages In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Dacoits dressed in undergarments committed multiple robberies in Mustafabad and Sithauli villages in Uttar Pradesh, holding families hostage and injuring several people.

How Delhi Police Nabbed A Habitual Burglar And Recovered Stolen Goods

How Delhi Police Nabbed A Habitual Burglar And Recovered Stolen Goods

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Delhi Police arrested a 34-year-old habitual burglar, Jahagir alias Bhaku alias Shahid, recovering stolen cash and jewellery worth approximately Rs 30 lakh. The accused, known for targeting locked houses and evading detection, was apprehended following an investigation into multiple house burglaries.

Delhi Tutor Arrested For Stealing Gold, Diamond Jewellery

Delhi Tutor Arrested For Stealing Gold, Diamond Jewellery

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A home tutor in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold and diamond jewellery from a house in Paschim Vihar. Police recovered the stolen items from her residence after an e-FIR was filed and CCTV footage was analysed.

Beed House Break-in: Jewellery Worth Rs 5 Lakh Stolen

Beed House Break-in: Jewellery Worth Rs 5 Lakh Stolen

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Unidentified individuals broke into a house in Beed, Maharashtra, stealing gold and silver jewellery valued at Rs 5 lakh. The incident occurred at the residence of a thermal power station employee in Parli Vaijnath.

Thane Police Return Stolen Goods Worth Over Rs 7.81 Crore

Thane Police Return Stolen Goods Worth Over Rs 7.81 Crore

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Police in Thane have returned stolen and lost items, including jewellery and mobile phones, valued at over Rs 7.81 crore, to their rightful owners.

Gardener Nabbed In Delhi For Rs 1 Crore Burglary

Gardener Nabbed In Delhi For Rs 1 Crore Burglary

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 28-year-old habitual offender, working as a gardener, has been arrested for allegedly burgling around Rs 1 crore from a house in south Delhi's Greater Kailash area.

Mastermind Behind Mobile Store Burglaries Arrested In Delhi-NCR

Mastermind Behind Mobile Store Burglaries Arrested In Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old proclaimed offender and alleged kingpin of a Mewat-based gang involved in targeting and uprooting mobile stores across Delhi-NCR has been arrested after evading arrest for over three years.

Delhi Police Nab Five In Hargovind Enclave Robbery Case

Delhi Police Nab Five In Hargovind Enclave Robbery Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested five men from Rajasthan for allegedly robbing a woman's house in Hargovind Enclave, making off with cash and jewellery worth approximately Rs 45 lakh. The accused gained entry under false pretences, confined the woman, and stole valuables before fleeing. Police are still searching for one more suspect.

J&K Police Uncover Job Scam, Rescue Victims Held for Ransom in Kolkata

J&K Police Uncover Job Scam, Rescue Victims Held for Ransom in Kolkata

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled a job fraud and extortion racket, arresting five individuals and rescuing two victims held captive in Kolkata. The operation recovered 34 lakhs and exposed a scheme targeting youth with false promises of overseas employment.

How Delhi Police Nabbed Burglar By Posing As Fruit Seller

How Delhi Police Nabbed Burglar By Posing As Fruit Seller

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A Delhi Police officer disguised himself as a fruit seller to arrest a habitual offender and crack a daylight burglary case, recovering jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh.

Delhi Police Nab Five In Madhu Vihar Burglary Case

Delhi Police Nab Five In Madhu Vihar Burglary Case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have solved a burglary case in Madhu Vihar, arresting five individuals and recovering a significant portion of the stolen valuables, including gold, diamond jewellery, silver articles, and cash.

Lost job to AI, inspired by Bunty Aur Babli: Duo held for theft

Lost job to AI, inspired by Bunty Aur Babli: Duo held for theft

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

An 18-year-old graphic designer, who claimed to have lost his job due to AI, was arrested with his NEET-aspirant woman friend on Thursday for allegedly stealing jewelry worth Rs 16 lakh.

West Delhi Home Burgled, Valuables Worth Lakhs Stolen

West Delhi Home Burgled, Valuables Worth Lakhs Stolen

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A house in Delhi's Hari Nagar was burgled while the occupants were at a temple, with gold, silver, and cash worth lakhs stolen. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects.

Delhi Chef Nabbed for RK Puram Burglary Using Master Key

Delhi Chef Nabbed for RK Puram Burglary Using Master Key

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 22-year-old chef working at a five-star hotel in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly burgling a house in RK Puram using a master key to open Chinese locks. Police recovered stolen cash and jewellery worth Rs 2.69 lakh from the accused.

Father among suspects in jewellery theft at woman's house

Father among suspects in jewellery theft at woman's house

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

A 70-year-old man, along with his daughter-in-law and her minor son, allegedly stole jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh from his own daughter's house after drugging her, the police said on Tuesday.

Hyderabad techie held for 26 night burglaries worth Rs 15 lakh

Hyderabad techie held for 26 night burglaries worth Rs 15 lakh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

A Hyderabad-based software professional has been arrested in Visakhapatnam for his alleged involvement in 26 night-time burglaries. Police recovered stolen gold, silver, and a BMW car purchased with the stolen money.

Criminal wanted in 100+ cases comes home to fill SIR form, arrested

Criminal wanted in 100+ cases comes home to fill SIR form, arrested

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

A notorious criminal with over 100 offenses, including murder, was arrested in Indore while attempting to register to vote. Abdul Rashid, also known as Talwar Singh, was wanted in multiple cases in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Silver ETFs Gain Ground Over Gold In 2025

Silver ETFs Gain Ground Over Gold In 2025

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'While investing in a silver ETF, one should be aware that it has historically exhibited higher price volatility than gold.'

Married thief built Rs 3 cr bungalow for girlfriend

Married thief built Rs 3 cr bungalow for girlfriend

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

A 37-year-old burglar who allegedly built a Rs three crore bungalow for his girlfriend using the robbed money was arrested in Bengaluru. Panchakshari Swamy, who hails from Solapur in Maharashtra, was married and has children but he was a womaniser and spent the robbed money lavishly on women. He allegedly committed thefts in many parts of the country over the past two decades. Swamy has been arrested in a case of theft of gold and silver ornaments worth Rs 14 lakh from a house at Maruti Nagar in Bengaluru that occurred on January 9. His involvement in the theft was revealed with the help of footage from more than 200 CCTV cameras. With his arrest, the police have seized gold biscuits of 181 g, silver ornaments of 33 g, and a firearm from him. Swamy started burglaries in 2003 when he was a minor and by 2009 he had become professional at it gaining wealth worth crores through thefts, burglaries and robberies and it was in 2014-15, he started dating an actress and spent lavishly on her by building a Rs three crore house for her in Kolkata. He also allegedly gifted her an aquarium worth Rs 22 lakh, he said, adding he also had links with some other actresses. Police said that he mostly operated alone and kept a watch over empty houses so that he could target them easily and after committing the theft, he would change clothes to avoid suspicion.

Goddess Kali crown gifted by Modi stolen from B'desh temple

Goddess Kali crown gifted by Modi stolen from B'desh temple

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Modi presented the crown to the Jeshoreshwari Temple in March 2021, during his visit to Bangladesh.

WazirX Breach: 'Recovering Stolen Crypto Is Hard'

WazirX Breach: 'Recovering Stolen Crypto Is Hard'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'A lot of them are converted to other tokens, and since crypto is dealt with internationally, it can go to any exchange in any country.'