Bhopal Train Thefts Surge 7.2% As GRP Records 1,660 Cases In Three Months, Passengers Lose Valuables Worth Over ₹5 Crore
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The incidents of thefts on trains passing through Bhopal have been increasing, with railway passengers losing cash and valuables worth over Rs 5 crore in just three months. Despite the recent arrest of thief gangs and snatchers by Government Railway Police (GRP), thefts continue to pose a challenge. According to GRP data, a total of 1,660 theft cases were registered at…
Bhopal's railway passengers have been victims of a surge in train thefts, with the Government Railway Police (GRP) recording 1,660 cases of theft in three months, valued at over ₹5 crore. Despite arrests of thief gangs, the problem persists. In May to July 2026, GRP stations registered 1,660 theft cases, a 7.2% increase from 1,548 cases in the same period last year.
The value of stolen property rose from Rs 4.15 crore in 2025 to Rs 5.08 crore in 2026. Cases remained unchanged, with two rape, 10 molestation, and one poisoning-related theft reported in both years. CRP officials noted criminals targeting sleeping passengers boarding trains near settlements. Despite a GRP special drive against railway thefts, the issue persists, affecting both passengers and travelers during Diwali shopping rush from November 4 to 9.
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