What Happened at the Jewellery Shop in Siwan? Rs 11 Lakh Stolen in Patna!
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Siwan district has seen a rise in armed robberies.
- Criminals executed a jewellery heist worth Rs 20 lakh.
- Another robbery in Patna involved Rs 11 lakh in cash.
- Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify suspects.
- Public safety concerns are escalating among residents and traders.
Patna, Dec 2 (NationPress) The wave of criminal activities persists in Bihar as Siwan district experienced its second significant robbery within a week, leading to widespread anxiety.
At the Khoripakad market, located under the Basantpur police station, a group of six armed robbers on motorcycles targeted a jewellery store and made off with gold and silver items valued at approximately Rs 20 lakh before escaping.
During the heist, the criminals fired five rounds to instill fear in the vicinity.
In response to the incident, district police promptly arrived at the scene and commenced their investigation.
Two empty cartridges were found at the location.
Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage to pinpoint the suspects.
Just days prior, on November 27, thieves executed a daring daylight robbery at Krishna Jewellers in Tari Bazaar under the Raghunathpur police station, where jewellery and cash exceeding Rs 50 lakh were stolen.
Nevertheless, the Siwan Police swiftly apprehended all six suspects within 24 hours.
Officials revealed that the robbery was planned by a jailed criminal, and both the stolen items and weapons were retrieved.
Despite the rapid resolution of the previous case, these consecutive robberies have instilled fear among local traders.
The second significant incident on Tuesday took place in Bihta, near Patna.
In broad daylight, armed robbers executed a theft near Vishambarpur crossing under the Bihta police station.
The victim, Abhishek Singh alias Tinku, was transporting Rs 11 lakh to register a parcel of land.
Upon reaching the crossing, he was encircled by criminals who fired shots to intimidate bystanders, before escaping with the bag containing the cash.
This incident caused chaos in the area. Police arrived promptly and started the investigation.
CCTV footage from surrounding areas is being analyzed to track down the perpetrators.
The frequent robberies across various districts have raised serious concerns among residents and traders regarding the efficacy of law enforcement.