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Crime
Masked man removes jewellery from dead body at Bihar hospital, walks away
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 01:46 PM
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A masked individual was seen taking jewellery from a deceased patient’s body in a Bihar hospital before leaving the premises, prompting a police investigation.
A man wearing a face mask was captured on CCTV removing jewellery from the body of a deceased patient at a hospital in Bihar. The individual approached the corpse, took the items and then walked away without being confronted.
Hospital staff reported the incident to local authorities as soon as it was discovered. Security personnel have been instructed to review footage and identify the suspect, while the hospital administration has assured families that the matter is being taken seriously.
The Bihar police have opened a case under sections relating to theft and desecration of a dead body. Investigators are seeking witnesses and any additional video evidence to aid in locating the perpetrator. The investigation remains ongoing.
Hospital staff reported the incident to local authorities as soon as it was discovered. Security personnel have been instructed to review footage and identify the suspect, while the hospital administration has assured families that the matter is being taken seriously.
The Bihar police have opened a case under sections relating to theft and desecration of a dead body. Investigators are seeking witnesses and any additional video evidence to aid in locating the perpetrator. The investigation remains ongoing.