In a string of sophisticated heists, burglars targeted jewellery showrooms in India, stealing massive amounts of gold and diamonds just days before the Diwali festival. In Katni, Madhya Pradesh, thieves gained entry to Krishna Jewellers by drilling a hole through the rear wall, successfully making off with stock valued at approximately Rs100 million. Authorities suspect a team of at least six individuals carried out the operation, as surveillance footage captured a masked intruder working with an accomplice to strip the store of its high-value inventory. Police have since recovered specialized tools, including gas cutters and cylinders, near the site and are currently monitoring key suspects.

This incident marks the second major gold theft in the country within 48 hours, following a staggering robbery in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. In that case, criminals broke into a newly opened branch of a major jewellery brand, escaping with roughly 25kg of gold worth over Rs300 million. As investigators look into both cases, they are analyzing forensic evidence and tracing the origins of the professional equipment used to breach the security walls. Both stores had only recently commenced operations, suggesting that the thieves may have been specifically targeting new outlets during the high-traffic festive season.