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₹25–30 Crore Diamond Heist at DK & Sons' Surat Unit During Holiday Shutdown

Police suspect a professional gang that exploited a three-day closure to breach the safe, erasing video evidence.

Officials said the precision of the thieves points to a professional gang, possibly with insider knowledge. (Representational image)
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Overview

  • The break-in at DK & Sons' Kapodra polishing unit was discovered Monday morning after the Independence DayJanmashtami closure.
  • Thieves forced entry, reached the upper floors, cut open a heavy metal safe with a gas cutter, and removed the DVR after smashing cameras.
  • Losses are estimated at more than ₹25 crore, with the complaint citing ₹25–30 crore in rough and polished diamonds.
  • Surat City Crime Branch, local police and forensic experts are reviewing nearby camera feeds and call data records to identify the culprits.
  • Officials say the precision points to a professional gang with possible insider knowledge, and investigators believe three to four men carried out the burglary with no arrests yet.