According to reports, Mahesh Sab (23) and Karu Kumar (30), both from Bihar, went to the house of Sakshi Sawant at Kamrabhat-Talaulim and told her they would polish her silver and copper ornaments.
The duo told Sakshi that they would also polish her gold ornaments. Satisfied with the shine on her silver and copper ornaments, the woman offered to give her gold ornaments for polishing. She was, however, warned by her daughter-in-law against it.
When the due put the two gold bangles in some liquid, Sakshi suspected something was fishy and raised an alarm after which locals rushed to their house. One of the persons managed to escape in the jungle area, while the other was caught.
The police rushed to the spot, while the villagers searched the other accused in the jungle area and caught and handed him over to the police.
The bangles were weighing 32 grammes, but when dissolved in liquid, it was about 8 grammes. The police took all the materials in their possession and are investigating the case.
