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Crime
Thieves steal entire one‑acre coriander crop in Baitul, Madhya Pradesh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 10:36 PM
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A night‑time raid in Baitul, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in thieves cutting down and taking a full acre of green coriander, leaving the field empty when workers arrived in the morning.
The market town of Baitul in Madhya Pradesh witnessed a startling incident on Tuesday night when a group of thieves entered a coriander farm and harvested the entire one‑acre crop. The thieves worked swiftly, cutting the green plants and loading them onto vehicles before the farm workers could arrive.
The farm owner, who was preparing to harvest the crop with laborers in the early morning, discovered the field completely stripped of coriander. According to the farmer, the theft occurred after a recent rise in coriander prices, which may have motivated the criminals.
Local police have been notified, and an investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators. The incident highlights growing concerns among farmers about crop security in the region, especially for high‑value produce.
Authorities have urged other growers to enhance surveillance and report any suspicious activity promptly, as the theft of agricultural produce can have significant economic impacts on small‑scale farmers.
The case remains under investigation, and police have not yet released details about any arrests or suspects.
The farm owner, who was preparing to harvest the crop with laborers in the early morning, discovered the field completely stripped of coriander. According to the farmer, the theft occurred after a recent rise in coriander prices, which may have motivated the criminals.
Local police have been notified, and an investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators. The incident highlights growing concerns among farmers about crop security in the region, especially for high‑value produce.
Authorities have urged other growers to enhance surveillance and report any suspicious activity promptly, as the theft of agricultural produce can have significant economic impacts on small‑scale farmers.
The case remains under investigation, and police have not yet released details about any arrests or suspects.