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Five Masked Gunmen Loot Hunsur Jewellery Showroom in Minutes

Investigators review CCTV footage alongside forensic evidence pending final loss verification.

Overview

  • Police say the gang entered Sky Gold and Diamonds near Hunsur Bus Stand on Sunday afternoon, threatened staff at gunpoint, and emptied display cases within roughly 8–10 minutes.
  • The robbers arrived on two motorcycles, fired warning shots during their escape, and left a helmet behind that investigators are examining for clues.
  • Loss estimates vary across reports, with early figures near Rs 4.5 crore and about 4–5 kg of ornaments, while some staff accounts claim roughly 7 kg worth up to Rs 10 crore pending stock audit.
  • Senior officers, including Southern Range IGP M. B. Boralingaiah and Mysuru SP N. Vishnuvardhan, visited the scene as teams analyze CCTV and record employee statements; a case is registered at Hunsur police station.
  • Authorities are reviewing shop security after reports of no day-shift guard and lunchtime staffing gaps, and police have issued advisories to jewellery retailers in the area.