Woman Forgets Jewellery Bag on Kutch Express, Gandhidham Police Recover ₹6.05 Lakh Ornaments

Gandhidham Railway Police recovered gold jewellery, diamonds, and cash worth ₹6.05 lakh within hours after a passenger accidentally left her handbag aboard the Kutch Express on Saturday.

Namrataben Pankajbhai Tehlipani, 40, a resident of Bharuch, had inadvertently left her purse behind in coach B-6 whilst alighting.

What Happened

The misplaced purse contained a high-value collection of personal ornaments, including diamond bracelets valued at ₹3 lakh, two gold and diamond rings worth ₹1.5 lakh, a gold and diamond mangalsutra worth ₹1.5 lakh, and ₹5,470 in physical currency notes.

Upon realising her oversight as the train approached Adipur railway station, Tehlipani alerted the Gandhidham Railway Police Station duty officers, detailing the exact contents and location of her lost belongings.

Prompt Police Intervention

A surveillance squad from the Gandhidham Railway Police swung into action, coordinating directly with officials at Adipur station. Officers intercepted the incoming train, boarded coach B-6, and conducted a targeted search of the seating area.

The team located the handbag intact under a berth, with all contents untouched.

Valuables Restored

Following procedural verification, officers verified the authenticity and quantity of the jewellery against Tehlipani’s ownership details. The police team returned the purse along with the full contents to the owner at the station.

Railway police officials advised passengers travelling on long-distance routes across the Gujarat circuit to double-check their personal belongings before stepping off coaches, particularly when carrying high-value items.