Jamtara: In a brazen robbery, five armed men on two motorcycles looted a jeweller of gold and silver ornaments valued at nearly Rs 4 lakh near the Bajrangbali bus stand in Fatehpur market, Jamtara district, on Friday night. The incident occurred around 8 pm when the victim, Amarjeet Verma, was returning home on his two-wheeler after closing his shop, police reported on Saturday.
Sequence of events
According to the police, Verma was intercepted by the assailants near the bus stand. The attackers attempted to snatch his bag, and when Verma resisted, one of the perpetrators brandished a pistol and threatened to shoot him. Fearing for his life, Verma handed over the bag containing the jewellery. The robbers then fled the scene after taking his bike keys.
Proximity to home
Ironically, Verma's house is located just 100 metres from the crime scene. He claimed that the bag contained jewellery worth Rs 4 lakh, although the police have yet to verify the exact value of the stolen items.
Investigation underway
Officer in-charge of Fatehpur police station, Amar Kumar Tapey, stated, “There were no CCTV cameras near the scene mentioned by the victim, but footage from nearby cameras is being examined. The culprits will be arrested soon.” The police are currently analysing available footage and conducting a thorough investigation to apprehend the robbers.
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Rajesh Kumar Pandey, with over a decade of journalism experience, covers the entire Santhal Parganas region encompassing six districts in Jharkhand. He writes on a variety of issues including politics, health, tribal affairs, and more.
