Gold Merchant Robbed of ₹10 Lakh Worth of Jewelry in Broad Daylight

Masked robbers execute daring robbery in Palamu district; police begin investigation.

Key Points:

• 10 lakh worth of jewelry, ₹4,000 cash stolen from merchant.
• Incident occurred near Banka River on Kishunpur-Tarahasi road.
• Police launch investigation; criminals still at large.

MEDININAGAR – A gold merchant was robbed of jewelry worth ₹10 lakh and cash near Banka River. The incident occurred around 2 PM on Friday in the Patan police station area.

Merchant Targeted on Kishunpur-Tarahasi Road

Two masked criminals carried out the robbery in broad daylight. Kameshwar Soni, a gold merchant from Patan, was traveling to Loinga. The robbers intercepted his bike near Karar Khurd and took control of the situation.

They seized the bike keys, opened the vehicle’s storage, and took 3 kilograms of silver and 100 grams of gold ornaments. Additionally, they looted ₹4,000 from his pocket and issued a death threat before fleeing.

Police Respond Swiftly

Following the report, ASI Prabhat Kiran of Kishunpur OP arrived at the scene. Investigations commenced immediately to identify the culprits. Patrolling has been intensified in the area.

Growing Concerns Among Merchants

This incident has raised safety concerns among traders in the region. Many are demanding increased security measures, especially for those frequently traveling with valuables. The police have assured intensified efforts to curb such crimes.