Hazaribag: In a daring theft, unidentified criminals made off with gold valued at approximately Rs 20 lakh from outside a jewellery shop under the Chouparan police station area late Wednesday night, police confirmed on Thursday.
Incident Details
Barhi Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ajit Kumar Vimal stated that a formal complaint has been filed by the shop owner, Alakhdeo Narayan Prasad, and an investigation is underway. According to Prasad's statement, he had parked his two-wheeler in front of his establishment and entered the shop for some work. Upon returning, he discovered that the vehicle's storage compartment (dicky) had been forcibly opened, and the entire gold stock kept inside was missing.
Police Response
The SDPO mentioned that the owner has estimated the loss at Rs 20 lakh, but authorities are currently verifying the exact value of the stolen items. Police teams have been deployed to gather evidence and track down the culprits. Preliminary investigations suggest that the thieves targeted the vehicle when the owner was momentarily away, indicating a planned operation.
- Location: Outside a jewellery shop in Chouparan, Hazaribag district.
- Time: Night of Wednesday, under the cover of darkness.
- Modus Operandi: Breaking open the two-wheeler's dicky.
Ongoing Probe
Law enforcement officials are scrutinizing CCTV footage from nearby establishments and questioning potential witnesses. The police have assured the public that all necessary steps are being taken to apprehend the criminals and recover the stolen gold. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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