📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Kisna Diamond & Gold Jewellery
Crime
16-crore jewellery heist in Katni linked to Jharkhand gang, IG says 6-7 suspects involved
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 10:16 PM
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Police in Katni have uncovered a ₹16 crore robbery at Kisna Jewellery, suspecting a gang with ties to Jharkhand and involving six to seven members spread across three states.
Katni police reported a massive theft from Kisna Jewellery, where jewellery worth approximately ₹16 crore was stolen. The incident, which took place in the city of Katni in Madhya Pradesh, has drawn immediate attention from senior law‑enforcement officials.
The Inspector General of Police (IG) briefed the media, stating that the robbery was orchestrated by a well‑organized group of six to seven cunning criminals. According to the IG, the suspects operated from three different states, indicating a coordinated network rather than a local gang.
Investigators have identified a possible link to Jharkhand, suggesting that at least some members of the team hail from that state. The police are currently tracing the movement of the stolen jewellery and have launched a multi‑state probe to apprehend the culprits.
Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the recovery of the stolen assets and the arrest of those involved. The case remains under active investigation.
The Inspector General of Police (IG) briefed the media, stating that the robbery was orchestrated by a well‑organized group of six to seven cunning criminals. According to the IG, the suspects operated from three different states, indicating a coordinated network rather than a local gang.
Investigators have identified a possible link to Jharkhand, suggesting that at least some members of the team hail from that state. The police are currently tracing the movement of the stolen jewellery and have launched a multi‑state probe to apprehend the culprits.
Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the recovery of the stolen assets and the arrest of those involved. The case remains under active investigation.