Armed robbers flee with gold jewellery worth several kilos from Hunsur showroom
Mysuru: In a daylight robbery, a group of masked men allegedly looted gold jewellery at gunpoint from a jewellery showroom in Hunsur town on Sunday afternoon and fled the spot.
The incident took place around 1.30 pm at Sky Gold and Diamonds showroom located near the Hunsur town bus stand. According to preliminary information, the gang made away with around 5 kg of gold jewellery.
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Police said five masked persons entered the showroom together. One of them reportedly brandished a gun and threatened the shop owner and around ten staff members present inside, while the remaining four filled their bags with gold ornaments. The accused then escaped in a dramatic manner.
The robbers are said to have arrived on two motorcycles. Showroom staff attempted to chase them, but the accused managed to flee. The entire incident has been captured on the showroom’s CCTV cameras.
Superintendent of Police Vishnuvardhan visited the spot and is overseeing the investigation. A case has been registered at the Hunsur police station, and efforts are underway to trace and arrest the accused.
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Bantwal: SSLC student dies after electrocution
Bantwal: A 15-year-old boy died after coming into contact with an electric wire in Gadiara village on Saturday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Shaheer, son of Sharif, a resident of Neralakatte.
Shaheer, an SSLC student at Mountain View English Medium School, Puttur, had gone to his grandfather’s house in nearby Gadiara village during the school holidays. He came into contact with an electric wire and died at the scene.
He is survived by his parents, a brother, two sisters, and family members.
