Palamu: Theft Reported at Seven Grasim Industries Staff Quarters, Police Launch Investigation
Brief By Newsbrief / 10:54 AM on 21 Oct 2026
Palamu: A theft incident has been reported at the Grasim Industries Limited premises in Rehla, Palamu district. Thieves allegedly targeted seven staff quarters occupied by company officials and employees. The residents had gone to their respective hometowns during the Durga Puja festival, leaving the quarters vacant. The intruders reportedly broke or cut open the doors to gain entry and commit the theft.
Following the incident, Rehla Police reached the spot and launched an investigation. Sniffer dogs are being used to help identify clues and trace the suspects. Police are also examining CCTV footage installed across the premises.
Nitesh Pandey of Grasim Industries Limited confirmed the incident. Rehla Police Station Officer-in-Charge Gulshan Birua stated that thefts had been reported from seven quarters so far, while the condition of other quarters was still being assessed.
The industrial premises are surrounded by a boundary wall, raising questions about how the suspects managed to enter the facility. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The exact value of the stolen property has not yet been determined. However, valuables and jewellery are suspected to have been stolen. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.