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Crime
Hyderabad Jewelry Store Burglary: Thieves Drill Wall, Steal Rs 60 Lakh in Gold and Silver
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🗓 11 Nov 2026, 10:33 AM
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A burglary at a Hyderabad jewelry shop saw thieves drill a hole in the wall to steal about 25 tolas of gold and 3.5 kg of silver, worth roughly Rs 60 lakh, police said.
Police in Hyderabad arrested suspects after a burglary at a local jewelry shop on Thursday. The thieves reportedly drilled a hole in the shop’s wall to access the display case and removed approximately 25 tolas of gold ornaments and 3.5 kilograms of silver articles, valued at around Rs 60 lakh. The shop owner, who was not present at the time, reported the theft to authorities and provided security footage that helped identify the perpetrators. Investigators are now tracing the stolen items and working with forensic teams to recover the jewelry. The incident has raised concerns about security measures in retail jewelry stores across the city.