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Crime
Two knife‑wielding robbers arrested in Dindori, police seize jewellery worth ₹2.6 lakh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 04:45 PM
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Madhya Pradesh police detained two suspects who threatened a shopkeeper with a knife in Dindori and recovered gold jewellery and a bike worth about ₹2.6 lakh.
Police in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, announced the arrest of two men who had brandished a knife while attempting to rob a local shop. The suspects were apprehended within 24 hours of the incident, following a swift investigation by district authorities.
During the operation, officers recovered gold jewellery, a motorcycle and other valuables estimated at ₹2.60 lakh. The recovered items were handed over to the victim for verification.
The police statement highlighted that the rapid response prevented further loss and underscored the department's commitment to curbing street crime in the region. The two accused are currently in custody and will face charges of robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and theft of property.
Local residents expressed relief at the quick resolution, urging law‑enforcement agencies to maintain heightened vigilance in market areas. The case is being investigated under the state’s criminal procedure code, and a court hearing is scheduled for next week.
During the operation, officers recovered gold jewellery, a motorcycle and other valuables estimated at ₹2.60 lakh. The recovered items were handed over to the victim for verification.
The police statement highlighted that the rapid response prevented further loss and underscored the department's commitment to curbing street crime in the region. The two accused are currently in custody and will face charges of robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and theft of property.
Local residents expressed relief at the quick resolution, urging law‑enforcement agencies to maintain heightened vigilance in market areas. The case is being investigated under the state’s criminal procedure code, and a court hearing is scheduled for next week.