Archive · 2 Feb 2026
UP Boy Gives Jewellery for Momo Addiction
A 14-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh, India, gave away his family's jewellery worth Rs 85 lakh because he was addicted to momos.
Three men who ran a momo stall allegedly tricked the boy by offering him free momos in exchange for the jewellery.
The family only found out when the boy's aunt noticed the jewellery was missing.
The boy admitted to giving the jewellery to the momo sellers.
The police have started investigating and are trying to find the momo vendors to recover the stolen jewellery.
A 14-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh gave away family jewellery worth Rs 85 lakh due to a momo addiction.
Three youth running a momo stall allegedly manipulated the boy into exchanging the jewellery for momos.
The theft went unnoticed until the boy's aunt discovered the missing jewellery.
The boy admitted to giving the jewellery to the momo vendors when confronted by his family.
The police have initiated an inquiry and are working to trace the momo vendors and recover the stolen ornaments.
- Who
- A 14-year-old boy from Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, and three youth running a momo stall
- What
- The boy gave away family jewellery worth Rs 85 lakh in exchange for momos
- When
- The thefts occurred over time, with the issue coming to light on February 2, 2026
- Where
- Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- The boy had developed an addiction to momos and was allegedly manipulated by the momo vendors
Family's Perspective
Momo Vendors' Perspective
Nature of the Incident
Family's Perspective
The family believes the boy was manipulated and tricked by the momo vendors into giving away the jewellery.
Momo Vendors' Perspective
The momo vendors have not yet provided their side of the story, but they are accused of swindling the boy.
- Location
- Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Age of Teen
- 14 years old
- Value of Jewellery
- Rs 85 lakh
- Police Action
- Inquiry initiated, case registered, vendors being traced
- Jewellery Recipient
- Three youth running a momo stall at Dumri Chauraha
- Complainant
- Vimlesh Mishra, the boy's father and a temple priest in Varanasi
