Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Gold Jewelry Worth Rs 18 Lakh Stolen from Chandigarh Hotel Wedding
Imagine there was a big party for a wedding at a hotel.
While people were celebrating, two sneaky people dressed like guests walked around for a long time.
They saw a purse with pretty gold jewelry for the bride left near where the wedding ceremony was happening.
When the bride's family stepped away for a moment, these sneaky people grabbed the purse and quietly walked out.
The hotel's cameras saw everything!
One of them even pretended to be on the phone while leaving, and a security guard let him pass.
The police are now looking at the camera pictures to find these thieves and get the gold back.
Gold jewelry valued at approximately Rs 18 lakh was stolen during a wedding at a Chandigarh hotel.
The theft occurred around 12:30 AM on Friday night while wedding rituals were underway.
Two unidentified men, disguised as guests, managed to steal a purse containing the ornaments.
CCTV footage shows the suspects blending in with guests for over two hours before the theft and exiting the hotel undetected by security.
The victim's family has accused the hotel management and security of negligence, and police are investigating the incident.
- Who
- Two unidentified men
- What
- Stole gold jewelry worth approximately Rs 18 lakh from a woman's purse during a wedding ceremony.
- When
- Around 12:30 AM on Friday night.
- Where
- A hotel in Sector 35, Chandigarh.
- Why
- The motive appears to be theft for financial gain.
- Value of Stolen Items
- Approximately Rs 18 lakh (17 tolas of gold ornaments)
- Location
- Hotel in Sector 35, Chandigarh
- Time of Incident
- Approximately 12:30 AM, Friday night
- Suspects
- Two unidentified men
- Jewelry Items
- Necklace, two bangles, earrings, ring, two gold coins
- Action Taken
- CCTV footage scrutinized, case registered, suspects being identified