Unlimited Momos Cost Family’s Limited Savings: 12-YO Boy Loses Gold Worth ₹85 Lakh In UP

In a strange turn of events, a Class 7 student from Uttar Pradesh exchanged gold jewellery worth nearly ₹85 lakh for momos. The boy was reportedly promised a lifetime supply of ‘free momos’ by a roadside vendor in return for the jewellery. Here’s what exactly happened.

12-YO Loses Gold Jewellery Worth ₹85 Lakh For Momos

According to NDTV, Vimlesh Mishra, a temple priest from Varanasi, filed a complaint in Deoria alleging that three men who ran a momo stall exploited his son’s love for the street snack to trick him into handing over the family’s gold jewellery. As per his claim, the accused lured the 12-year-old by offering him ‘free momos’ and gradually persuaded him to bring jewellery from home in exchange.

The men allegedly promised unlimited momos if the boy brought gold from his house. Driven by his fondness for the snack, the child reportedly took jewellery from his home and handed it over to them. The incident came to light only when Vimlesh Mishra’s sister visited the house and asked for her jewellery. Upon finding the cupboard empty and questioning the boy, he confessed to his deed.

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What All Did The Family Lose?

The temple priest filed a written complaint at the police station, naming all three accused and stating that the stolen jewellery was worth approximately ₹85 lakh. The police have since launched a detailed investigation into the case. According to a Times of India report, the family lost several valuables, including gold necklaces, rings, bangles, mangtika, nose pins, earrings, silver toe rings, and other family heirlooms in the ordeal.

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