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Crime
Passenger bus in Madhya Pradesh sees ₹20 lakh parcel theft, cash and silver seized
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 10:01 PM
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A parcel worth about ₹20 lakh was reported missing from a passenger bus in Madhya Pradesh, containing ₹13.5 lakh in cash and roughly 7 kg of silver. Police are examining accompanying documents to trace the source of the valuables.
Police in Madhya Pradesh have opened an investigation after a parcel valued at approximately ₹20 lakh went missing from a passenger bus. The missing package reportedly contained ₹13.5 lakh in cash and about 7 kilograms of silver, prompting a swift response from law‑enforcement agencies.
Authorities have seized the bus and are reviewing all paperwork linked to the parcel, including waybills and sender‑receiver details, to identify the owners of the cash and silver. Investigators are also checking surveillance footage from the bus depot and nearby stations.
The incident has raised concerns about security protocols for high‑value consignments on public transport. While no arrests have been made yet, officials have assured the public that they are pursuing all leads to recover the stolen assets and hold the perpetrators accountable.
The case underscores the need for stricter monitoring of valuable goods in transit, especially on routes that handle large volumes of commercial parcels alongside regular passengers.
Authorities have seized the bus and are reviewing all paperwork linked to the parcel, including waybills and sender‑receiver details, to identify the owners of the cash and silver. Investigators are also checking surveillance footage from the bus depot and nearby stations.
The incident has raised concerns about security protocols for high‑value consignments on public transport. While no arrests have been made yet, officials have assured the public that they are pursuing all leads to recover the stolen assets and hold the perpetrators accountable.
The case underscores the need for stricter monitoring of valuable goods in transit, especially on routes that handle large volumes of commercial parcels alongside regular passengers.