Varanasi's Biggest Gold Heist: 2 kg Gold Worth ₹3 Crore Stolen, Solved in 48 Hours

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News18•09-01-2026, 15:40
Varanasi's Biggest Gold Heist: 2 kg Gold Worth ₹3 Crore Stolen, Solved in 48 Hours
- •Varanasi police exposed the city's largest gold theft, recovering 2 kg of gold ornaments valued at ₹3 crore.
- •Five thieves were apprehended within 48 hours of the multi-crore rupee theft in Karnaghanta, Chowk police station area.
- •The culprits meticulously planned the heist for three months, creating a duplicate key to access the shop.
- •The victim, Diwakar Rana from Mumbai, reported the theft of 2 kg 20 grams of gold and ₹2 lakh cash from his rented flat.
- •Six individuals, including a suspected caretaker, have been detained and are being interrogated by the police.
Why It Matters: Varanasi police swiftly solved the city's biggest gold theft, apprehending five thieves and recovering 2 kg of gold.
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