Former jewellery store employee arrested in Rs 12 crore Mathura heist

Authorities in Mathura have cracked a high-value jewellery theft that occurred at Jugal Kishore Jewellers in the Kosikalan locality, recovering a significant portion of the stolen valuables worth Rs 12 crore.

Investigations by the Special Task Force and local police revealed that a former employee of the store was the mastermind behind the sophisticated heist. The suspect, aspiring to acquire sudden wealth, planned and executed the theft with assistance from family members, according to law enforcement officials.

The perpetrators gained access to the jewellery store by cutting through the roof using gas cutters, bypassing conventional entry points and security measures. The method of entry suggested premeditated planning and knowledge of the store's layout and security systems.

The investigation marks a significant breakthrough in a case that had drawn considerable public attention due to the scale of the theft. Authorities have registered cases against the accused under relevant provisions and further investigations are ongoing to recover the remaining stolen items and establish the full chain of events.