Police in Bhubaneswar apprehended six individuals related to the robbery of a jewellery shop in Khurda district, as reported by officials on Friday. The authorities seized 1.9 kg of gold, 4.5 kg of silver, and over Rs 9.45 lakh in cash from the suspects, in addition to a homemade firearm, a live cartridge, and a blade used in the robbery. The First Information Report indicates that during the theft, 11.5 kg of gold jewellery and 5 kg of silver jewellery, valued at approximately Rs 11.55 crore, were stolen. Investigations revealed that a group of 10 individuals participated in the crime, with eight already identified.
Four suspects were detained on September 1, and two more were taken into custody on Friday, according to a police officer. “We have initiated operations to resolve the case. Currently, six suspects have been arrested, and we have recovered 1.9 kg of gold, 4.5 kg of silver, and Rs 9.45 lakh in cash from them,” stated Khurda SP Vivekanand Sharma.