Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Surat Locker Theft: Rs 2.67 Crore Jewellery Stolen
In Surat, Gujarat, the operator of a private locker facility and three others stole jewellery worth Rs 2.67 crore from customers' lockers.
The main accused, Harsh Diyara, admitted to the theft to recover losses from the stock market.
The theft was discovered by a victim who found his jewellery missing.
The police have arrested all four accused and are investigating similar thefts at other branches.
Over 2 kg of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.67 crore stolen from Nakshatra Safe House in Surat.
The accused, including the locker facility operator, stole to recoup stock market losses.
Victim discovered missing jewellery and filed a police complaint.
Police arrested four accused and are investigating similar thefts at other branches.
The situation became tense, requiring police intervention to maintain law and order.
- Who
- Mahesh Diyara, Harsh Diyara, Harikrishna Diyara, Manilal (accused); Rameshbhai Jivrajbhai Waghani (victim)
- What
- Theft of jewellery from private lockers
- When
- Theft discovered on July 14, 2026
- Where
- Nakshatra Safe House, Singanpore, Surat, Gujarat
- Why
- To recoup losses in the stock market
Accused's Motive
Victim's Perspective
Reason for Theft
Accused's Motive
The accused, Harsh Diyara, admitted to suffering losses in the stock market and stole to recoup them.
Victim's Perspective
The victim, Rameshbhai Jivrajbhai Waghani, discovered missing jewellery worth Rs 630,000 and filed a police complaint.
- Location
- Nakshatra Safe House, Singanpore, Surat, Gujarat
- Amount Stolen
- Over 2 kg of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.67 crore
- Accused
- Mahesh Diyara, Harsh Diyara, Harikrishna Diyara, Manilal
- Victim
- Rameshbhai Jivrajbhai Waghani
- Date of Theft Discovery
- July 14, 2026
- Police Action
- Case registered, accused arrested, investigation ongoing
