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Topic: Robbery

Masked thieves steal jewellery worth €4 million from French museum

The thieves broke open six displays at the Lalique museum and stole about 20 pieces of jewellery.

A (Modi) masked robber is on the prowl in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara, after Rs 4 lakh smartphone heist

Police on the hunt, suspect seen attempting to break into various shops until he managed to enter one through the roof.

House help who killed IRS officer’s daughter was deep in debt & addicted to gambling, police say

Accused Rahul Meena’s initial plan was to rob the house, flee with money and return it to people he owed, was hoping to board passenger train to Alwar but missed it, say police.

The 1949 Tata heist—how a trusted clerk robbed Bombay House for lakhs

In 'The Bombay House Heist' Sunil Nair brings together some of the most astonishing and colourful crimes in India.

Lost 25 yrs to flawed trial, then remained in jail for Rs 7,000: Freedom didn’t come easy for Azad Khan

Azad was arrested for robbery in 2000, convicted in 2002 & acquitted by Allahabad HC last month. He remained in jail for another month for want of Rs 7,000 to execute bail bond.

‘Special 26’ with a twist—Delhi Police busts ‘fake’ ED raid at upscale car showroom in Chanakyapuri

A debt-ridden employee of the showroom allegedly conspired with two other persons to steal Rs 30 lakh from the showroom. The fake ED raid was staged on 20 June.

How the ‘Kuruva Gang’ of suspected robbers from Tamil Nadu is giving Kerala Police sleepless nights

The gang is known for its signature style: its members enter through the back door, have oil smeared on their bodies and names tattooed on their chests.

Man behind attack on 2 Army officers, 2 women in MP has long history of crimes, ‘was on the prowl’

Three of the six arrested for the 11 September attack have a criminal history. Main accused Anil Baror has robbery, assault and attempted murder cases registered against him.

Bhopal museum heist gone wrong. Accused arrested with Rs 15 cr stolen artefacts after botched escape

Vinod Yadav from Bihar learned about museum's valuables during a visit to Bhopal 6 months ago. He sustained injuries to his spinal cord & legs while escaping & is undergoing treatment.

2 held in Chhattisgarh for Delhi jewellery heist of over Rs 20 crore

Several teams of the Delhi Police were formed to catch the thieves, and they suspected it to be a group of at least three.

On Camera

How the 1881 census redefined colonial rule in India

From hidden elders to uncounted infants, colonial enumerators faced widespread public distrust during the first all-India count.

NH toll revenue doubles in five years to over Rs 70,000 crore as number of plazas rises sharply

Government tells Parliament toll collections touched Rs 70,278 crore in 2025-26, Rajasthan has highest number of toll plazas, while expenditure on operating plazas is not maintained centrally.

The ‘outlier’ caves in: Permanent commission allowed for women in Indian Coast Guard

On Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a policy for gender-neutral induction and career progression of officers in Indian Coast Guard.

Youth’s struggles won’t end with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Govt must decentralise education

Our education system is a destroyer of all talent by enforcing learning by rote, pushing students to coaching classes to ‘crack’ competitive exams. And then, papers leak.