Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Chaddi-Baniyan Gang Robs Bhopal IPS School of ₹3.92 Lakh
A group of thieves known as the Chaddi-Baniyan Gang broke into a school in Bhopal, India.
They stole a large amount of money, about ₹3.92 lakh, from the principal's office and the accounts section.
The school had closed on the evening of July 18, and the theft was discovered the next morning.
The thieves broke into several offices, including the principal's and vice-principal's offices, and took the money without the security guards noticing.
The police are now investigating how the thieves got in and if the security guards were involved or negligent.
Suspected Chaddi-Baniyan Gang members robbed ₹3.92 lakh from IPS School in Bhopal.
The theft occurred between the evening of July 18 and the morning of July 20.
The thieves broke into the principal's office and accounts section, stealing student fees.
The school had five security guards during the day and four at night, but none noticed the theft.
The police are investigating the security personnel's actions and potential insider involvement.
- Who
- Suspected Chaddi-Baniyan Gang members
- What
- Robbery of ₹3.92 lakh from IPS School
- When
- Between the evening of July 18 and the morning of July 20
- Where
- IPS School, Narmadapuram Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To steal student fees collected over the previous two days
School Management
Security Personnel
Security Measures
School Management
The school management is being questioned about the adequacy of their security arrangements.
Security Personnel
The security personnel are being investigated for potential negligence or insider involvement.
- Location
- IPS School, Narmadapuram Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Amount Stolen
- ₹3,92,280
- Date of Incident
- July 18-20
- Complainant
- Pradeep Pandey, School Manager
- Security Personnel
- 5 guards during the day, 4 at night