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Crime
Jodhpur police nab artisan in Ahmedabad after 20‑month manhunt over 2 kg gold‑silver theft
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 12:00 PM
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Jodhpur police have arrested an artisan in Ahmedabad who fled with roughly 2 kg of gold and silver, ending a 20‑month pursuit.
Jodhpur police officials confirmed that they have taken a suspect into custody in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, after a prolonged 20‑month search. The individual, identified as an artisan, absconded with approximately two kilograms of gold and silver, prompting a multi‑state investigation.
The theft was reported in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, where the artisan was employed in a local workshop. Following the disappearance, law‑enforcement agencies from both Rajasthan and Gujarat coordinated efforts to track the suspect, eventually locating him in Ahmedabad.
Authorities said the arrest was made without incident and the recovered precious metals are being secured as evidence. The case remains under investigation, with police continuing to examine how the stolen items were transported across state lines.
The Jodhpur police spokesperson declined to disclose the suspect's name pending formal charges, but indicated that further legal action will be pursued under relevant theft and smuggling statutes.
The theft was reported in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, where the artisan was employed in a local workshop. Following the disappearance, law‑enforcement agencies from both Rajasthan and Gujarat coordinated efforts to track the suspect, eventually locating him in Ahmedabad.
Authorities said the arrest was made without incident and the recovered precious metals are being secured as evidence. The case remains under investigation, with police continuing to examine how the stolen items were transported across state lines.
The Jodhpur police spokesperson declined to disclose the suspect's name pending formal charges, but indicated that further legal action will be pursued under relevant theft and smuggling statutes.