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Bihar: Gold Consignment Worth INR 250 Million Looted; Robbers Impersonated Customs
Full Story
In a brazen heist, criminals posing as customs officials looted a gold consignment worth INR 250 million (Rs 25 crore) from a Rajkot-based trader in Patna.
Timeline
04 Apr 2026
Trader Mahesh arrived at Danapur station from Rajkot with gold
04 Apr 2026
Fake customs officials intercepted Mahesh, stole the gold, and fled
05 Apr 2026
Police recovered the abandoned vehicle; investigation ongoing
Key Players
Mahesh Mamtora
Victim, gold transporter
Sunil Bhai
Owner of the gold
Ranjan Kumar
Station House Officer, Khagaul
Outcome
Police are investigating the robbery, analyzing CCTV footage, and searching for the suspects.
Why It Matters
The incident raises concerns about security at railway stations and the audacity of criminals impersonating officials.
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