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Crime
Gold chain worth ₹7 lakh stolen from Rajesh Mandal at Nishant Kumar’s event in Muzaffarpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 11:02 PM
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During health minister Nishant Kumar’s welcome ceremony in Muzaffarpur, a gold chain valued at around ₹7 lakh was taken from JD(U) leader Rajesh Mandal. The leader lodged a complaint at the local police station.
Muzaffarpur, Bihar – Health minister Nishant Kumar was welcomed by a large gathering in the city when a theft occurred among the crowd. JD(U) leader Rajesh Mandal reported that a gold chain worth roughly ₹7 lakh went missing from his neck during the event.
According to the leader, the chain disappeared while he was addressing the attendees, and he noticed the loss only after the ceremony concluded. He immediately approached the Turki police station to file a formal complaint, providing details of the incident and the approximate value of the jewellery.
Police officials have opened an investigation, reviewing CCTV footage from the venue and questioning eyewitnesses. The case is being treated as a robbery, and investigators are seeking any information that could lead to the recovery of the stolen chain and identification of the perpetrators.
The incident has raised concerns about security arrangements at public gatherings, especially those involving high‑profile officials. Authorities have promised to strengthen crowd‑control measures for future events.
According to the leader, the chain disappeared while he was addressing the attendees, and he noticed the loss only after the ceremony concluded. He immediately approached the Turki police station to file a formal complaint, providing details of the incident and the approximate value of the jewellery.
Police officials have opened an investigation, reviewing CCTV footage from the venue and questioning eyewitnesses. The case is being treated as a robbery, and investigators are seeking any information that could lead to the recovery of the stolen chain and identification of the perpetrators.
The incident has raised concerns about security arrangements at public gatherings, especially those involving high‑profile officials. Authorities have promised to strengthen crowd‑control measures for future events.