Maa Parvati Jewellers Heist Solved: 8 Arrested Across Three States
Eight suspects arrested across three states in the Maa Parvati Jewellers robbery. Police recover gold, silver, and weapons.
In a major breakthrough, the Begusarai police have cracked the case of the daring daylight robbery at Maa Parvati Jewellers in Fulwaria Bazar. Following an intense multi-state operation, law enforcement has apprehended eight suspects, including one minor, bringing an end to the manhunt for the gang that terrorized the local market on October 16, 2026.
The Daylight Terror: How the Heist Unfolded
The crime sent shockwaves through the community when six armed men stormed the jewelry store on two motorcycles. To ensure no one interfered, the assailants fired shots, creating a state of panic among the staff and customers. In the chaos, the gang managed to flee the scene with a significant haul, including 170 grams of gold, two kilograms of silver, and one lakh rupees in cash.
The Mastermind and the Manhunt
Begusarai SP Manish revealed during a press conference on October 27, 2026, that the operation was not a random act of crime but a calculated plot. The investigation identified Mohammad Raja, a resident of Fulwaria, as the linchpin who orchestrated the entire robbery.
The police discovered that several members of the gang hailed from the Pipariya police station area in Lakhisarai and boasted criminal records spanning multiple districts. To track them down, a specialized task force was formed, comprising:
- The Teghra DSP's leadership team
- The District Intelligence Unit (DIU)
- The Cheetah Force
- The Special Task Force (STF)
By combining technical intelligence, human sources, and a meticulous review of CCTV footage, the team tracked the suspects across Bihar, West Bengal, and Jharkhand.
coordinated Raids and Arrests
The crackdown culminated in a series of raids. On October 26, 2026, police swooped in on the Jasidih police station area of Deoghar, Jharkhand, where they arrested Madhav Kumar and Rajvardhan Kumar Singh. Another key suspect, Ansuman Kumar, was apprehended in Dularpur under the jurisdiction of the Teghra police station.
Recovery of Loot and Weaponry
The arrests led to the recovery of a significant portion of the stolen assets and the tools used to commit the crime. The police have seized:
- Jewelry: 1.44 kilograms of silver items, including beaded necklaces and anklets.
- Firearms: One 7.65mm pistol with a magazine and eight live cartridges, two spent casings, and one .315 bore country-made gun with five live cartridges.
- Vehicles: Two motorcycles used during the heist, including a Pulsar 220cc.
- Evidence: The specific clothing worn by the criminals during the robbery.