India, Aug. 18 -- Diamonds worth at least Rs.25-30 crore were allegedly stolen from a factory in Surat's Kapodra area sometime between August 15 and 17, when the unit was closed for the Independence Day-Janmashtami holidays.

Police officials said the gang broke into DK & Sons Diamond Company, climbed to the upper floors, and used a gas cutter machine to rip open a heavy safe containing the diamonds.

"We have received a complaint that rough and polished diamonds worth Rs.25-30 crore have been stolen from the company premises. The unit was closed for three days when the incident took place and there were no security guards around. The thieves have smashed the CCTV cameras in the premises and stolen the DVR recorder too. We are investigati...