Editor’s Note
This unusual incident from a bustling Indian market serves as a lighthearted reminder that vigilance pays off—even when the would-be thief has wings.
A surprising scene unfolded in the Sarafa Bazaar of Degana town in Nagaur district when a pigeon picked up and flew away with a gold chain worth approximately one lakh rupees from a jewelry shop. For a while, there was chaos in the market; however, due to the vigilance of the traders, the chain was safely recovered, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
A unique and astonishing incident occurred in the Sarafa Bazaar of Degana city in Nagaur district, which changed the atmosphere of the entire market for some time. Usually, jewelry traders fear theft incidents, but this time the ‘thief’ turned out to be not a human but a pigeon. The incident happened when gold ornaments were being prepared in a jewelry shop and artisans were busy with their work.
The estimated value of the chain is said to be around one lakh rupees. Seeing this scene, the traders and artisans present in the shop were stunned for a moment. No one understood what had happened, but as soon as the pigeon exited the shop, an atmosphere of chaos ensued in the market.
The pigeon, after leaving the shop, went and sat on the roof of a nearby building. The traders immediately showed vigilance and kept an eye on it so that the chain would not fall or disappear. Shopkeepers from the surrounding area also gathered at the spot, and everyone’s eyes were fixed on the pigeon. Some people shouted to bring it down, while others tried to shoo it away with gestures, but the pigeon remained seated on the roof for quite a long time.
After several minutes of struggle, the pigeon finally dropped the chain and flew away. After this, the traders immediately went to the roof and took the gold chain safely into their possession. As soon as the chain was found, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and the market atmosphere returned to normal. While this incident worried the traders for some time, it later became a topic of discussion and curiosity.
After the incident, people present in the market expressed surprise, calling it a ‘bizarre theft’. Overall, this incident in Degana’s Sarafa Bazaar was certainly unique, but due to the vigilance and quick response of the traders, a major loss was averted. This event has now become a topic of discussion in the market, and people are viewing it as an interesting yet instructive incident.