As gold gets pricey, snatchings rise: Bhubaneswar police

Soaring gold prices have fueled a nearly 18% surge in snatching incidents in Bhubaneswar over the past six months, with at least 95 cases reported. The lucrative nature of gold, even in small amounts, is driving criminals to target both individuals and homes. Police are increasing patrols and urging citizens to report all incidents to aid in apprehending offenders.

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Feb 18, 2026 - 10:56
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As gold gets pricey, snatchings rise: Bhubaneswar police
Soaring gold prices have fueled a nearly 18% surge in snatching incidents in Bhubaneswar over the past six months, with at least 95 cases reported. The lucrative nature of gold, even in small amounts, is driving criminals to target both individuals and homes. Police are increasing patrols and urging citizens to report all incidents to aid in apprehending offenders.

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