Mandsaur Minor Steals Mother's ₹15-20 Lakh Jewellery for Girlfriend

Teen hands over family gold-silver ornaments to underage partner before Delhi trip

In a strange case of teenage infatuation, a minor boy from Babulda village in Mandsaur district allegedly stole his mother’s gold and silver jewellery worth ₹15 to 20 lakh and gifted it to his underage girlfriend before leaving for Delhi with his ailing mother. The matter came to light after the family returned from the capital and discovered the theft.

Bhanpura police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for theft and recovered the jewellery following investigation.

Sequence of Events

According to police, the boy accompanied his mother to Delhi for her medical treatment. During their stay, he went missing and a missing person report was filed at Delhi’s Safdarjung police station. After some days, the mother returned to the village. While preparing to attend a wedding, she checked her cupboard and found the jewellery boxes empty.

Shocked by the discovery, she immediately lodged a complaint at Bhanpura police station.

Police Probe Reveals Love Angle

During investigation, Bhanpura police examined multiple angles. SHO Ramesh Chand Dangi said officers found that the minor boy was in a relationship with a girl of similar age from the same village. 

Further questioning revealed that before leaving for Delhi with his mother, the boy had taken the jewellery from home, packed it, and handed it over to his girlfriend.

“When the girl was questioned, the boy got wind of it. He then presented himself at the Delhi police station. With coordination between the two police stations, he was later handed over to his family,” the SHO added.

Jewellery Recovered

Police have seized the jewellery worth ₹15-20 lakh from the girl. Both the boy and the girl are minors, and authorities are handling the case sensitively as per juvenile justice norms.

The incident has sparked concern in the village regarding unchecked mobile phone access and growing cases of teenage relationships leading to family disputes. Local residents described it as an “unfortunate case of blind love” that could have been avoided with better parental supervision.

Family Trauma

The mother, who was already undergoing medical treatment, faced a double blow — worry over her missing son and the loss of hard-earned family jewellery. Family members said they had no clue about the boy’s intentions when they left for Delhi.

The boy has been counselled by family elders and police. Authorities have also spoken to the girl’s family.

Police Statement

Speaking to reporters, Bhanpura Station House Officer Ramesh Chand Dangi confirmed: “The minor boy took advantage of his mother’s medical trip and gave away the family jewellery to his girlfriend in the village. Through proper coordination with Delhi Police, the boy was traced and the jewellery was recovered. We have registered a case and further proceedings are underway as per law.”

Police have appealed to parents to monitor their children’s activities and maintain open communication, especially during adolescence.

The case once again highlights emerging challenges in rural and semi-urban areas of Madhya Pradesh where easy access to valuables and influence of social media sometimes lead to impulsive acts by minors.

Investigation is continuing to ascertain if any other individuals were involved. The jewellery has been handed over to the complainant after proper documentation.