BANGALORE
Three teams have been formed to nab robbers who decamped with gold jewellery worth Rs2 crore in Bangalore.
A goldsmith, robbed of gold jewellery worth about Rs2 crore and assaulted by a three-member gang near Lalbagh West Gate on Wednesday, was the victim of a planned attack.
Preliminary investigations suggested that the gang was observing the movements of Rajesh Achar, the victim, and had been planning the robbery for more than 10 days.
“The case involves local robbers who seem to know Rajesh,” said joint commissioner of police (crime) Alok Kumar.
What proved disastrous for the 31-year-old goldsmith was that he tried helping one of the gang members who feigned vomitting.
The unsuspecting Rajesh went near the man to help him but was attacked by another gang member. The third miscreant too joined the assault as Rajesh sustained serious head injuries.
City police have launched a manhunt to nab the gang and sent three teams to Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. An officer, who is part of the investigating team, said that the culprits might have fled to Tamil Nadu. However, police are also running a manhunt in the city.
On Thursday, police interrogated about 10 robbers to collect clues on the gang behind the robbery. Based on the description by local residents, police have made the sketches of two gang members.
Police said that the victim sustained four injuries in his body. Stitches on his head were removed on Thursday. Rajesh is reported to be out of danger and is undergoing treatment at Bangalore Hospital.
He was attacked with machetes. The gang had left the lethal weapons on the spot.
Rajesh, a native of Andhra Pradesh, runs VVS Jewellery in the first floor of a building on RV Road near Lalbagh West Gate. He takes orders from various jewellers in the city.
Be wary during festivals
With festivals ahead, police have warned the public. Robberies and chain-snatchings are increasing in the city because of the increase in gold price.
Miscreants are aware that people buy gold jewellery for festival. It is better to avoid travelling alone while wearing jewellery,” said commissioner of city police BG Jyothi Prakash Mirji.
He said that police are on alert due to festivals and are keeping a watch on each and every street. “People should inform police if they find anyone to be suspicious in nature,” Mirji said.
Delhi residents defy firecracker ban, illuminate night sky with Diwali celebrations
'Since I've retired...': Rohit Sharma reacts after Mumbai Indians retain him for IPL 2025
Diwali 2024: How to get rid of acidity, bloating, constipation post Diwali binge?
IND vs NZ, 3rd Test Dream11 prediction: Fantasy cricket tips for India vs New Zealand match
IPL 2025: What is the remaining purse and RTM cards for all teams ahead of mega-auction?
Meet Indian man who secured job at Elon Musk's Tesla after sending...
'Isse zyada sundar...': Viral video captures aerial view of Diwali celebrations in Noida, WATCH
THIS company got richer by Rs 29878 crore on Diwali day due to...
Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' category, likely to worsen after festival
IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant released by Delhi Capitals, CSK retains MS Dhoni as...
Meet woman, who quit NCPI as COO, now set to lead India's largest...
Viral: Businessman gifts Rs 1 crore Rolex watch to contractor for his...
Post-Diwali hangover? 5 easy tips to detox the liver
Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna share film's NEW poster to wish fans on Diwali
Gautam Adani's companies set to supply 6500 MW of power to THIS state
WTC 2023-25 points table update after South Africa clean sweep Bangladesh 2-0 in Test series
Meet woman, college dropout who earns Rs 1494000 monthly, works just 4 hours a day, she is...
Why KL Rahul decided to part ways with Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2025 retention deadline?
Sebi issues Rs 154 crore demand notices to Anil Ambani's companies, asks them to pay within...
IND vs NZ: Jasprit Bumrah to miss third India vs New Zealand Test? Report says star pacer is....
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Why it happens in winter?
New Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem open to truce with Israel, says, 'we accept but…’
BSNL continues to rise, deploys over 50000 4G sites with Tata Group company in India's most...
'Either this or nothing': Elderly couple dances at Mohit Chauhan's concert, WATCH viral video
'That's so cheap': Sana Makbul CRITICISES pap after he tells her 'mazze nahi aa rahe' in viral video
Indian, Chinese troops at LAC exchange Diwali sweets after border disengagement
Dawood Ibrahim was fan of this superstar, invited him for tea, confessed a murder to him, then…
NEET entrance 2025 exam to happen online? Here's what high-level panel suggests
Jadeja to enter IPL auction? CSK eying THIS star player as MS Dhoni's successor
Ratan Tata once surprised his dog trainer at Bombay VT: 'You hold the pup, I’ll take...'
Woman finds bundle of old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes during Diwali cleaning, netizens call it...
IPL 2025: List of players set be retained on deadline day, CSK, RCB, MI will retain...
Kartik Aaryan says his film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 doesn't need cameos: 'Hume humaari...'
Meet man, who secured AIR 2644 in JEE, did B.Tech from IIT Kanpur, has now started doing...
Noida: Stunning drone footage captures Diwali celebrations, watch viral video
Is stock market open or closed on Diwali? Know details here
Don’t Move on Netflix movie review: Psychological thriller with enjoyable moments
Cricketer Ben Stokes' house burgled by masked robbers, England captain shares harrowing details
Diwali delights: Bengaluru man surprises mom with Apple iPhone 15, viral video wins internet, watch
'Divine festival of lights...' PM Narendra Modi extend his wishes on festival Diwali
Diwali 2024: Dos and don'ts, subh muhurat, rituals and more
Delhi pollution: National capital's air quality dips to 'very poor' on Diwali, AQI hits...
Varun Dhawan finally reveals daughter’s name on Amitabh Bachchan’s KBC 16: ‘We named her…’
Elon Musk is hiring Hindi tutors for his firm xAI, offering pay up to Rs...
When Abhishek Bachchan broke his silence on divorce rumours with Aishwarya Rai: ‘Will you let me…”
Triupati Laddo row: Andhra Pradesh govt appoints BR Naidu as new chairman of Tirupati temple board
Meet man who left his IT job to build Indian brand, competes with Domino's, Pizza Hut, he is...
Diwali 2024: Know puja vidhi, shubh muhurat, significance, rituals and more
Meet man, whose father is a taxi driver, clears UPSC with AIR...