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Crime
Thieves break wall, steal jewellery worth ₹12 crore from Katni showroom
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 03:37 PM
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On the morning of 12 November, thieves forced entry through a wall at Kishna Jewelers in Bargawan, Katni, and escaped with gold and diamond jewellery valued at roughly ₹12 crore. Police have launched a forensic and CCTV‑based investigation.
Police said that on the early hours of 12 November, a group of thieves breached the back wall of Kishna Jewelers’ showroom in Bargawan, Katni, using tools to create a large opening. The intruders entered the premises, accessed the display cabinets and made off with gold ornaments and diamond‑set pieces. The estimated value of the stolen items is about ₹12 crore.
Investigators have sealed the crime scene and are collecting forensic evidence, including fingerprints and tool marks. CCTV footage from the shop and nearby establishments is being examined to identify the suspects and trace their escape route.
Katni police have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the probe and have warned jewellery retailers to reinforce security measures in the wake of the heist.
Investigators have sealed the crime scene and are collecting forensic evidence, including fingerprints and tool marks. CCTV footage from the shop and nearby establishments is being examined to identify the suspects and trace their escape route.
Katni police have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the probe and have warned jewellery retailers to reinforce security measures in the wake of the heist.