Overview
- The duo was picked up in Bhopal on December 25 and officers reported the full recovery of the jewellery valued at about Rs 16.17 lakh.
- Police say the theft occurred on the night of December 22 at a shop in Indore’s Rau area after the suspects conducted a recce.
- Both accused are 18; officers said the young man is a part-time graphic designer and the young woman is preparing for NEET.
- According to police, the man told interrogators he lost work due to his company adopting AI and the pair said they drew inspiration from the film Bunty Aur Babli.
- Investigators said the two tried to sell the jewellery but claimed buyers offered too little, and a photographed scooter provided a key lead to their arrest.