THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a daring night-time heist, a two-member gang on a motorcycle trailed a jewellery shop owner near the bustling Chala market and fled after snatching a bag containing nearly 2 kg (250 sovereigns) of gold ornaments.
The incident occurred around 11:00 PM on Wednesday along the Sabhapathi Kovil Road. The victim, owner of Vaishnavi Jewellery in Chala, was returning home to Valiyasala on his two-wheeler after closing the establishment when the robbers struck.
According to police sources, two unidentified men riding a Royal Enfield Bullet intercepted the owner’s vehicle and forcefully snatched the bag containing the daily gold inventory before speeding away. Visuals of the getaway have been captured on CCTV cameras in the area. While initial estimates suggested a loss of around 100 sovereigns, the owner later clarified in his formal statement to the police that 250 sovereigns of gold were stolen following a detailed stock evaluation.
Three staff members, including the jewellery owner and his son, were inside the shop at the time of closing. As part of their daily routine, the owner and his son usually transport the stock home on separate vehicles. However, on the night of the crime, their departure from the shop was unusually delayed. Fortts Police have registered a case and launched an intensive manhunt based on the CCTV footage.
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