NAGAUR, India (Kashmir English): An unusual incident took place in India when a pigeon flew away with a gold chain worth over one lakh rupees from a jewellery shop.
The ‘heist’ caused panic in the gold market in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district in India. The craftsmen were working on gold ornaments on the upper floor of a jewellery shop in the bullion market in Degana town when a pigeon flew away with the gold chain.
According to traders, the pigeon unexpectedly entered the workplace area and, within moments, picked up a newly crafted gold chain in its beak before flying out of the premises.
Gold chain loss triggers momentary chaos
The incident left shop staff and workers stunned, triggering momentary chaos in the busy market.
According to the traders, the pigeon landed on the roof of the market building, remaining visible for several minutes as traders and bystanders impatiently followed its movements, hoping the chain could be recovered without loss or damage.
Later, the chain eventually slipped from the bird’s beak and fell onto the roof, from where it was safely retrieved.
Traders later confirmed that the gold chain was recovered, bringing relief to the shop owner and others in the market.
