Two railway bedroll attendants held for stealing gold chain worth ₹1.5 lakh on Duronto Express - The HinduUpdated - September 21, 2026 07:43 pm IST - HYDERABADTwo bedroll attendants working aboard the Duronto Express were apprehended by the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Secunderabad for allegedly stealing a gold black-bead chain with a diamond pendant worth ₹1.5 lakh from a passenger.The accused, Rahul Kumar, 31, and Suresh Paswan, 44, both natives of Bihar, were apprehended on Monday, September 21. The 22-gram gold chain was recovered from their possession, police said. Both worked as bedroll attendants on Train No. 22203 Duronto Express through a private bedroll supplier.According to the GRP, Kumar was on duty in the B-10 coach when the train reached Secunderabad railway station on September 16. While collecting blankets from passengers, he allegedly found the gold chain and took it instead of returning it.Police said Kumar subsequently showed the chain to Paswan, who allegedly suggested that they sell it after completing their duty. Kumar allegedly handed it over to Paswan for disposal. The duo were apprehended on Monday following an investigation and the ornament was recovered from them.Published - September 21, 2026 07:42 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }