UP Police bust ₹1.3 crore jewellery heist on Yamuna Expressway; 5 held
Synopsis
A bullion trader allegedly deep in debt masterminded a pre-dawn highway robbery targeting a jewellery consignment he knew was in transit — and nearly got away with ₹1.3 crore in gold and silver. Gautam Buddha Nagar Police cracked the case in days, sifting through 200-plus CCTV feeds, but one suspect remains on the run.
Key Takeaways
Five accused arrested by Gautam Buddha Nagar Police in connection with a ₹1.3 crore gold and silver robbery on 2 August .
Robbery occurred at 4:30 am near Zero Point, Yamuna Expressway , Greater Noida; victim was transporting jewellery from Chandni Chowk to Agra .
Stolen items included approximately 635 grams of gold and over 12 kilograms of silver , a substantial portion of which has been recovered.
Alleged mastermind Kamalkant , a bullion trader, reportedly planned the crime after incurring losses of nearly ₹1 crore through a finance company.
Police reviewed more than 200 CCTV camera recordings to crack the case; one accused remains absconding.
The Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate on Thursday, 6 August announced the arrest of five accused in connection with a ₹1.3 crore gold and silver robbery on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, recovering the bulk of the stolen consignment. The heist, which targeted a jewellery consignment in transit, was cracked through a combination of CCTV analysis and local intelligence.
How the Robbery Unfolded
The robbery took place at approximately 4:30 am on 2 August, near the Zero Point on the Yamuna Expressway, under the jurisdiction of the Beta 2 police station. The complainant was travelling from Chandni Chowk, Delhi to Agra to deliver a jewellery consignment when the accused intercepted the vehicle, forced it to stop, and fled with the goods.
The stolen consignment included approximately 635 grams of gold and more than 12 kilograms of silver, along with gold necklaces, mangalsutras, pendants, rings, earrings, lockets, and silver biscuits. A substantial portion of this has since been recovered.
The Alleged Mastermind and Motive
According to police, the robbery was allegedly masterminded by Kamalkant, described as a known bullion trader. Investigators allege that Kamalkant planned the crime after suffering financial losses — reportedly incurring a debt of nearly ₹1 crore through a finance company. He is said to have targeted an acquaintance who was transporting the jewellery, making this a case of pre-planned conspiracy rather than opportunistic crime.
This alleged insider angle — a known trader allegedly turning on a contact within his own trade network — adds a dimension that police say was key to identifying the suspects early in the investigation.
Investigation: 200+ CCTV Feeds Analysed
Following the complaint, police deployed five investigation teams and reviewed footage from more than 200 CCTV cameras across multiple locations. Sustained surveillance and intelligence-based fieldwork eventually led investigators to the accused.
Greater Noida Deputy Commissioner of Police Ravi Shankar Nim confirmed the swift response. 'Upon receiving information about the robbery, police teams immediately arrived at the scene. Five teams were deployed to investigate the incident,' he said. 'We uncovered the incident through local intelligence,' he added.
Current Status and Remaining Accused
Of the six individuals believed to be involved, five have been arrested. One accused remains at large, and police teams are continuing efforts to trace and apprehend him. 'Five accused have been arrested, and one accused is still absconding, and police teams are continuing efforts to arrest him,' the DCP stated.
Further investigation is underway, with officials indicating that more details are expected to emerge as the probe progresses.
Point of View
But the one absconding accused is a loose thread. Highway jewellery transit remains a persistent vulnerability in India's informal gold supply chain, and this case underscores the need for better secured logistics — not just reactive policing.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the ₹1.3 crore jewellery robbery on the Yamuna Expressway?
On 2 August, five accused intercepted a vehicle transporting jewellery near Zero Point on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida at around 4:30 am, forcing it to stop and fleeing with gold and silver ornaments worth approximately ₹1.3 crore. The complainant was travelling from Chandni Chowk, Delhi to Agra to deliver the consignment.
Who allegedly masterminded the Greater Noida jewellery heist?
Police allege the robbery was planned by Kamalkant, a bullion trader who reportedly suffered financial losses of nearly ₹1 crore through a finance company. He allegedly targeted an acquaintance within his trade network who was transporting the jewellery, making it a pre-planned conspiracy.
How did Gautam Buddha Nagar Police solve the robbery case?
Police deployed five investigation teams and reviewed footage from more than 200 CCTV cameras across multiple locations. Sustained surveillance combined with local intelligence eventually led investigators to the suspects, resulting in five arrests within days of the robbery.
How much gold and silver was recovered?
Police recovered a substantial portion of the stolen consignment, which originally included approximately 635 grams of gold and more than 12 kilograms of silver, along with various ornaments such as necklaces, mangalsutras, rings, earrings, lockets, and silver biscuits.
Is the investigation into the Yamuna Expressway robbery complete?
No. While five of the accused have been arrested, one suspect remains absconding and police teams are actively working to trace and apprehend him. Further investigation is ongoing and more details are expected as the probe continues.
