Armed robbers loot jewellery worth Rs 70 Lakh from Ranchi’s Panchwati jewellers in broad daylight

Mail News Service

Senior police officials and a forensic science team swiftly arrived at the scene to begin the investigation. According to witnesses, the three assailants, aged between 20 and 25, carried out the robbery with precision. One of the robbers stood guard outside the shop while his two accomplices entered and looted the jewellery.

Asha Devi, the shop owner’s mother, recounted that the robbers initially asked to see a bracelet and a ring, pretending to be customers. They inquired about prices and requested a reduction. As the staff prepared the bill, the robbers drew a small gun, ordered the staff to sit down, and proceeded to gather the jewellery before fleeing on their bike towards Kathal Mor.

Shop employee Sanjeev Kumar confirmed the robbers’ ages and their escape route. In response to the incident, a senior police officer assured that significant clues have been found, and arrests are expected soon. The police will also conduct a survey to assess the security measures of jewellery shops, focusing on the presence of guards and the proper installation of CCTV cameras.

Contrary to initial police estimates of Rs 40 lakh, the shop owner reported a loss of approximately Rs 70 lakh. At the time of the robbery, he was at Upper Bazar, leaving his mother and an employee at the shop. The employee was forced to sit on the ground while the robbers emptied the showcases and escaped.