Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan):
In a major police operation, the Jhunjhunu district police recovered 365 kilograms and 715 grams of silver, estimated to be worth around ₹6.5 crore. The silver was seized during a raid on a rented house in Pilani, where three suspects were arrested. The operation was linked to a theft case originally registered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This case stands as a strong example of how police forces from different states can effectively coordinate to crack major crimes.
How It All Began – A Complaint in Chennai
The story began hundreds of kilometers away in Chennai. On October 8, 2024, a businessman named Vaibhav Malrecha filed a complaint at the Elephant Gate Police Station in the Flower Bazaar area.
In his report, he accused Nikhil Jangid and Vikas Jangid, both residents of Keharpura Khurd village in the Bagad area of Jhunjhunu, of fraud and embezzlement.
A Silver Repair Business Turned Into Fraud
Nikhil and Vikas operated a factory in Chennai that specialized in repairing and manufacturing silver ornaments. Their clients included several well-known jewelry traders who trusted them with valuable silver items for polishing and repair work.
However, things took a turn on October 2, 2024, when Vaibhav Malrecha handed over more than 33 kilograms of silver anklets to the duo for repair — a routine business transaction. But after several days, the silver was neither returned nor were the two men reachable.
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When Vaibhav visited their workshop, he found several other jewellers there — all reporting the same problem. They had also given silver to the same men, who had now disappeared along with the precious metal. It became evident that this wasn’t a one-off issue but a large-scale fraud affecting multiple traders.
The Search Expands: From Chennai to Rajasthan
Jhunjhunu Silver Seizure 2025 After receiving the complaint, Chennai Police launched an investigation. They soon learned that the accused had likely fled the city. Acting swiftly, Chennai Police contacted their counterparts in Rajasthan.
Jhunjhunu Superintendent of Police (SP) Brijesh Jyoti Upadhyay was alerted and received detailed information about the missing silver and the suspects.
Tracking the Suspects Using Technology and Teamwork
Based on the information from Chennai, the Jhunjhunu police began an intensive search operation. They used a combination of CCTV footage, phone tracking, and technical surveillance to trace the accused.
Cameras from Jaipur to Pilani were reviewed carefully, and the digital trail finally revealed that the suspects had rented a house on Rajgarh Road in Pilani just a few days earlier. This breakthrough gave the police their first solid lead.
The Pilani Raid and Arrests
Acting immediately, SP Upadhyay formed a special task force that included officers from the Pilani Police Station and the HTF Chidawa team, led by CI Ranjeet Sevda.
During the raid on the rented house, police found not only Nikhil Jangid and Vikas Jangid, but also a third suspect, Rajveer Jangid, a resident of Thirpali Badi village in Churu district.
All three were arrested and taken into custody. Inside the house, police discovered the massive silver stock — 365 kilograms and 715 grams, neatly packed and ready for transport. The total market value of the silver was pegged at nearly ₹6.5 crore.
Case Handed Over to Chennai Police
After securing the suspects and the stolen silver, Jhunjhunu Police immediately informed the Chennai Police.
ASP Devendra Singh Raja confirmed that since the original FIR was filed in Chennai, the case will now be handed over to their investigation team.
The three arrested individuals are:
- Vikas Jangid – Resident of Keharpura Khurd, Bagad (Jhunjhunu)
- Nikhil Jangid – Resident of Keharpura Khurd, Bagad (Jhunjhunu)
- Rajveer Jangid – Resident of Thirpali Badi, Hamirwas (Churu)
Once Chennai Police arrives in Rajasthan, custody of the accused and the seized silver will be formally transferred to them.
Why They Fled – The Mystery Still Unfolding
The exact reason why the accused fled with such a large quantity of silver is still unclear. Chennai Police are now interrogating them to uncover whether this was an act of greed, business collapse, or part of a larger organized racket involving multiple victims.
