Gujarat Police Arrest Father-Daughter Duo in Rs 43-Lakh Diamond Heist
· India · Indian Express, India Today
Three suspects, including a woman and her father, were arrested after allegedly stealing Rs 43.11-lakh diamonds weighing 1,437 carats in Botad. CCTV footage showed them fleeing in an autorickshaw and later boarding a train near Bhilodi Railway Station. Police recovered 448.75 additional carats during an eight-hour chase. The heist occurred at 1.09 pm on Sunday, with suspects posing as beggars at a diamond merchant's office. Ahmedabad Rural and Botad police coordinated the arrest following intelligence from railway personnel.
Why it matters
The recovery of over Rs 43 lakh worth of diamonds and the arrest of key suspects highlights law enforcement's success in curbing diamond thefts. The incident underscores vulnerabilities in local security systems at jewelry businesses.
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