Class 7 Student Allegedly Gives Away Rs 85 Lakh Jewellery For Momo In UP’s Deoria

Last Updated:February 02, 2026, 22:33 IST

Police said the boy had developed a habit of eating momo regularly. When his money ran out, the stall operators allegedly coaxed him into bringing jewellery from home.

Momo: Nepal’s most beloved street food. These juicy dumplings are filled with meat or vegetables and served steamed or fried, often with spicy tomato sauce. (Image: Canva)

What began as a simple craving for momo ended in tragedy for a family in Deoria district, where a Class 7 student was allegedly lured into giving away jewellery worth around Rs 85 lakh to three youths in return for the snack, police said on Monday

The incident came to light in Bhagwanpur Tiwari village under Rampur Karkhana police station area when the boy’s aunt visited the house on Sunday and asked for her jewellery.

Upon opening the cupboard, the family was shocked to find all the ornaments missing. When questioned, the minor disclosed that he had handed over the jewellery to youths running a momo stall at Dumri Chauraha on the Deoria–Kasya road, officials said.

According to the police, the boy, who lives in the village for his studies, had developed a habit of regularly consuming the snack. As per the complaint, the stall operators first sold him momo for cash. When his money was exhausted, they allegedly coaxed him into bringing jewellery from home, telling him to exchange the ornaments for the snacks.

Over several days, the boy allegedly kept bringing gold items from the family cupboard and giving them away to the youths.

The boy’s father, Vimlesh Mishra, a temple priest in Varanasi, filed a complaint after which an FIR was registered against three accused under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 305 (theft) at Rampur Karkhana police station.

Station House Officer (SHO) Devendra Kumar Singh said police acted promptly after receiving the complaint.

“Two accused, a young man and a woman, have been arrested, and some of the jewellery has been recovered on their pointing out. One accused is still absconding, and efforts are on to nab him," he said, declining to disclose their names at this time.

Circle Officer Sunil Reddy confirmed the arrests and said police teams are carrying out raids to trace the remaining suspect and recover the rest of the stolen jewellery.

The CO, while speaking to news agency PTI, said, “The incident has taken place, and the police are taking all necessary steps. The remaining accused will be arrested soon."

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