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Crime
Thieves trapped in Bihar jewellery shop call police, govt offers ₹1 lakh for video reels
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 11:34 AM
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A group of thieves who got locked inside a jewellery store in Bihar called the police for help, and the state government announced a ₹1 lakh reward for anyone who provides video reels of the incident.
Police in Bihar were summoned after a group of thieves found themselves trapped inside a jewellery shop. According to officials, the intruders attempted to break into the premises but became locked in, prompting them to contact law enforcement for assistance.
The police arrived at the scene, secured the shop and took the suspects into custody without any reported injuries.
In response to the unusual incident, the Bihar government announced a reward of ₹1 lakh for anyone who can provide video reels capturing the event, aiming to document the episode for public awareness.
Authorities said the reward will be disbursed after verification of the footage, and they urged the public to share any relevant recordings with the police department.
The police arrived at the scene, secured the shop and took the suspects into custody without any reported injuries.
In response to the unusual incident, the Bihar government announced a reward of ₹1 lakh for anyone who can provide video reels capturing the event, aiming to document the episode for public awareness.
Authorities said the reward will be disbursed after verification of the footage, and they urged the public to share any relevant recordings with the police department.