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Woman arrested for stealing Rs 2 crore jewellery from Jaipur trader
A Gujarat-based woman has been arrested in connection with the theft of diamonds and precious stones worth approximately Rs 2 crore from a jewellery merchant in Jaipur's Manek Chowk area. The merchant lost 13 packets of jewellery while travelling by e-rickshaw on October 15.
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Police in Jaipur have apprehended a woman from Gujarat in connection with a major jewellery heist that occurred in the city's commercial heart. The incident unfolded when a jewellery merchant was travelling by e-rickshaw toward Sanganeri Gate on October 15, during which 13 packets containing diamonds and other precious stones disappeared.
Investigators determined that the woman, a resident of Gujarat, was responsible for the theft. The estimated value of the stolen jewellery stands at Rs 2 crore, making it a significant case of commercial theft in the state.
The arrest comes after police traced the stolen merchandise and tracked down the accused through surveillance and investigative leads. Authorities have registered a case and launched further investigations to determine whether the suspect acted alone or was part of a larger criminal network. The recovery of the stolen items is expected to be a key focus of the ongoing investigation.
Photo: Sanganeri Gate in Jaipur's walled city, July 2022. Chainwit. via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).