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Crime
Masked intruder steals gold chain from deceased at Bihar government hospital
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 01:37 PM
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A man wearing a mask was caught taking a gold chain from a dead body at a government hospital in Bihar, prompting a police investigation.
A masked individual was reported to have removed a gold chain from the body of a deceased patient at a government-run hospital in Bihar. The incident came to light after hospital staff noticed the missing jewellery and identified a person in a mask near the mortuary area.
Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the report and have begun an inquiry to locate the suspect and recover the stolen item.
Hospital authorities have expressed concern over security lapses and said they are reviewing surveillance footage and tightening access controls in sensitive zones.
The case underscores the need for stricter monitoring in medical facilities, especially in areas handling the deceased, to prevent theft and maintain public trust.
Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the report and have begun an inquiry to locate the suspect and recover the stolen item.
Hospital authorities have expressed concern over security lapses and said they are reviewing surveillance footage and tightening access controls in sensitive zones.
The case underscores the need for stricter monitoring in medical facilities, especially in areas handling the deceased, to prevent theft and maintain public trust.