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5 arrested in Jaipur treasure case; 66.4 kg silver recovered
Workers were tearing down an old, big house in a city called Jaipur in India.
While knocking down the walls, one worker found hidden treasure.
Instead of showing it to the person who owned the house, he kept it and gave some to his friends.
The police found out because the workers suddenly had more money and nicer lives than before.
Police arrested five people involved in the secret.
They took back 66.4 kilograms of silver, which is about as heavy as a person.
The treasure also included silver bars and many old coins.
Police used phone records, informants and watching the suspects to figure out who was involved.
Now police are still searching for the rest of the treasure and checking whether more people helped.
Five people were arrested in Jaipur for allegedly misappropriating valuables discovered during the demolition of an old haveli.
Police recovered 66.4 kg of silver from the accused, with the hunt for remaining valuables ongoing.
Labourer Mahesh Malhotra alias Chhotu allegedly found the treasure and shared it with his associates instead of informing the house owner.
The haul allegedly included 10-15 silver ingots weighing around 40-45 kg, old gold and silver coins, and possibly 8,000-10,000 old silver coins.
Investigators used technical surveillance, call detail records and informant networks after CCTV footage was no longer available.
- Who
- Five people: Mahesh Malhotra alias Chhotu (46), Jagdish Rajoria (51), Omprakash Khichi alias Pappu (54), Rajni Malhotra (36) and Anuj Arora (28), arrested by Manak Chowk police.
- What
- Arrested in connection with the alleged misappropriation of valuables discovered during demolition of an old haveli; police recovered 66.4 kg of silver.
- Where
- House No. 630, Vidyadhar Ka Rasta, Tripolia Bazaar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
- When
- Nearly 10 months after the discovery; a report regarding the demolition was lodged at Manak Chowk police station on July 15, 2026.
- Why
- A labourer allegedly found valuables concealed in the old structure and divided them among himself and associates instead of informing the house owner.
Key facts
- Silver recovered
- 66.4 kg (66.400 kg)
- People arrested
- 5 (Mahesh Malhotra, Jagdish Rajoria, Omprakash Khichi, Rajni Malhotra, Anuj Arora)
- Location
- House No. 630, Vidyadhar Ka Rasta, Tripolia Bazaar, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Police station
- Manak Chowk
- Report lodged
- July 15, 2026
- Alleged haul
- 10-15 silver ingots (~40-45 kg), old gold and silver coins, suspected 8,000-10,000 old silver coins
- Lead suspect
- Mahesh Malhotra alias Chhotu (46)
- Investigating officer
- DCP (North) Jaipur Karan Sharma









