Sitapur jeweller robbed of 2.5 kg silver, attacked by six men on motorcycles
Synopsis
Six unidentified men on motorcycles ambushed a jeweller returning home in Sitapur, UP, beating him with sticks and fleeing with 2.5 kg of silver worth up to ₹6 lakh. Senior police officers visited the scene and a probe is underway, but no arrests have been made.
Key Takeaways
Ramesh Nigam , a jeweller from Babupur , was attacked near Jannagar Mor–Kesripur stretch in Sitapur, UP on 23 August .
Six unidentified men on a Pulsar and a Splendor Plus intercepted him and assaulted him with sticks.
Stolen items include approximately 2.5 kg of silver and ₹900 cash ; silver estimated at ₹5–6 lakh .
Nigam suffered a head injury and was referred to the district hospital after initial treatment at CHC Pahla.
SP Ankur Agrawal and ASP Durgesh Singh visited the scene; police are examining CCTV footage and other leads.
No arrests have been reported so far.
A jeweller was allegedly attacked and looted by a gang of six unidentified men in Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, on the evening of Sunday, 23 August. The assailants intercepted Ramesh Nigam, a resident of Babupur, on his way home and made off with approximately 2.5 kg of silver and ₹900 in cash after assaulting him with sticks.
How the Attack Unfolded
Nigam had closed his jewellery shop in Saraiyan and was riding home on his motorcycle when the incident occurred near the stretch between Jannagar Mor and Kesripur. According to Nigam's account to police, six men riding two motorcycles — a Pulsar and a Splendor Plus — cut him off and surrounded him.
The attackers allegedly beat him with sticks, causing a head injury that forced him off his motorcycle. They then snatched his bag and fled the scene on their bikes.
What Was Stolen
The bag carried by Nigam contained roughly 2.5 kg of silver and ₹900 in cash. Police estimate the value of the stolen silver at between ₹5 lakh and ₹6 lakh.
Medical Treatment and Police Response
Dial 112 personnel reached the spot after being alerted and transported Nigam to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Pahla, where Dr Ashish confirmed the head injury. Nigam was subsequently referred to the district hospital for further treatment.
Sitapur Superintendent of Police Ankur Agrawal and Additional SP (South) Durgesh Singh visited the scene, inspected the location, and directed teams to gather leads including available CCTV footage.
Investigation Status
SP Agrawal confirmed that a police team is actively investigating the case and working to identify all those involved. According to him, further action will follow as the probe progresses. Police are reportedly zeroing in on suspects based on witness accounts and surveillance data. No arrests had been reported at the time of writing.
This incident highlights a pattern of highway robbery targeting traders returning home after business hours in rural Uttar Pradesh — a concern that local law enforcement has faced pressure to address.
Point of View
But the absence of arrests points to a wider gap in preventive policing on district highways. UP's crackdown rhetoric has not consistently translated into safer roads for small traders — and incidents like this, where suspects escape on motorcycles despite multiple witnesses, raise questions about real-time response capacity beyond urban centres.
NationPress
25 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the jeweller in Sitapur, UP?
Jeweller Ramesh Nigam was allegedly attacked by six unidentified men near Jannagar Mor in Sitapur on 23 August. The assailants beat him with sticks, causing a head injury, and fled with 2.5 kg of silver and ₹900 in cash.
What is the estimated value of the stolen silver?
Police estimate the value of the looted silver — approximately 2.5 kg — at between ₹5 lakh and ₹6 lakh. A small amount of ₹900 in cash was also taken.
Has anyone been arrested in the Sitapur jeweller robbery case?
No arrests had been reported at the time of writing. Sitapur SP Ankur Agrawal confirmed that a police team is actively investigating and pursuing all leads, including CCTV footage from the area.
How was the jeweller injured and where was he treated?
Ramesh Nigam sustained a head injury after being beaten with sticks by the attackers. He was first taken to the CHC in Pahla, where Dr Ashish confirmed the injury, and was subsequently referred to the district hospital for further care.
Who is leading the investigation into the Sitapur robbery?
Sitapur Superintendent of Police Ankur Agrawal is leading the investigation, assisted by Additional SP (South) Durgesh Singh. Both officers visited the crime scene and are coordinating efforts to identify and arrest the suspects.
