In a bizarre and desperate attempt to pull off a theft, a woman in Bihar’s Nalanda district swallowed multiple gold rings in an effort to smuggle them out of a jewellery store in the Silay market area. The incident, which unfolded on Thursday, was caught on the store’s CCTV camera, and the footage quickly went viral on social media, leaving viewers both stunned and amused by the woman’s audacious method.
The video showed two women entering the store, posing as regular customers. They asked the shopkeeper to show them an assortment of gold ornaments, specifically requesting to see rings. The shopkeeper obliged, presenting a tray of gold rings for them to inspect. The women spent some time examining the jewellery, pretending to evaluate the designs carefully.
After a while, they claimed they didn’t like any of the rings and prepared to leave without making a purchase. However, the shopkeeper, suspecting something wasn’t quite right, decided to count the remaining rings on the tray — only to realize that some were missing. Alarmed, he quickly reviewed the CCTV footage, which revealed the shocking truth: one of the women had slyly swallowed the gold rings while pretending to examine them.
Acting swiftly, the shopkeeper confronted the women and stopped them from leaving. He immediately called the police, who arrived on the scene and took both women into custody. Silay Station House Officer (SHO) Mohammad Irfan Khan confirmed the incident, stating that the shopkeeper’s prompt action led to the women being brought to the police station for further questioning.
A formal complaint has been lodged against the two women, accusing them of theft. The police are now investigating the matter thoroughly to understand whether this was a one-off incident or part of a larger, more organized scheme. Authorities are also checking if the women have been involved in similar crimes in the past.
The situation has taken an unusual turn, as a medical intervention may be required to recover the swallowed jewellery. SHO Khan mentioned that the police are consulting medical professionals to determine the safest way to retrieve the stolen items without endangering the woman’s health. He added that further legal action will depend on the results of the investigation and the retrieval of the stolen rings.
The incident has sparked widespread conversation, not only about the strange method employed but also about the increasing reliance on surveillance technology to thwart such thefts. Many people have praised the shopkeeper’s quick thinking and vigilance, which prevented the women from escaping with the stolen goods.
This peculiar case has become a talking point in the area, with locals expressing a mix of disbelief and curiosity over the woman’s daring — and somewhat foolish — attempt. Social media users have flooded comment sections with a range of reactions, from humor to concern, highlighting the lengths to which some individuals are willing to go to commit theft, even at the risk of their own health and safety.
Police have assured the public that they are treating the case seriously and will ensure justice is served. They are also using the incident as an opportunity to remind shopkeepers to stay vigilant and make full use of CCTV cameras to protect their businesses.
