Jharkhand Bans Face Coverings in Jewelry Shops After Robbery Attempt

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News18•14-01-2026, 19:11
Jharkhand Bans Face Coverings in Jewelry Shops After Robbery Attempt
- •Jharkhand police have banned entry with covered faces into jewelry shops across the state to curb rising criminal incidents.
- •Individuals wearing masks, hijabs, burqas, ghoonghats, or any face covering will be considered suspicious and may face legal action.
- •The decision follows an unsuccessful robbery attempt by masked criminals at a Tanishq showroom in Bokaro.
- •DIG Anand Prakash confirmed the directive, stating it's a security measure to prevent robberies and thefts.
- •Similar restrictions were previously implemented in Bihar and some districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Why It Matters: Jharkhand mandates uncovered faces in jewelry shops for security, following Bihar's lead.
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