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Armed Robbers Steal ₹25 Crore in Jewellery from Bihar Tanishq Showroom

A group of 8-9 robbers held staff and customers hostage at gunpoint in a shocking daylight heist caught on CCTV.

A clutch of men walked into a branch of a prominent jewellery store Monday morning, overpowered the security guard and robbed the outlet of gold and silver pieces worth ₹25 crore. (HT photo)
Two of the showroom's executives were injured in the robbery.
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Overview

  • The robbery occurred at the Tanishq showroom in Arrah, Bihar, around 10:30 AM, with jewellery worth ₹25 crore and cash stolen.
  • The armed robbers overpowered security, snatched a guard's weapon, and locked the store's shutter during the 30-minute heist.
  • CCTV footage shows the robbers threatening staff and customers, forcing them to comply while filling bags with gold, silver, and diamond jewellery.
  • Two showroom employees were injured after being struck with revolvers by the robbers, who fled the scene in a car and on motorcycles.
  • Police have arrested two suspects, recovering pistols, cartridges, and some stolen items, while efforts continue to apprehend the remaining culprits.