A sensational daylight robbery took place at a jewellery shop in the Seawoods area of Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
According to information, four accused carried out the robbery. Three of them entered the shop
wearing burqas and threatened the shopkeeper at gunpoint. The accused then looted gold kept in the shop, while the fourth accomplice stood outside, keeping watch.
Police reached the spot immediately after receiving information about the incident. A dog squad was also called in for investigation.
Police are scanning CCTV footage from the surrounding area and have intensified the search for the accused.
According to NRI Sagari police station senior inspector Devendra Pol, the accused looted 20 ‘tolas’ of gold after threatening staff of the shop with a revolver.
“They did not not fire at anyone. A case was registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. We have pressed a dog squad into service to assist in tracking the suspects. CCTV footage from the shop and surrounding areas is being examined,” Pol said.
