Key Accused in ₹25 Crore Tanishq Heist Killed in Police Encounter in Bihar
Chunmun Jha, linked to multiple organized robberies, was fatally shot during an STF operation in Araria as investigations into the high-profile jewellery theft continue.
- The March 10 heist at a Tanishq showroom in Arrah, Bihar, involved eight armed robbers stealing jewellery worth ₹25 crore, captured on CCTV.
- Chunmun Jha, a prime accused with a history of bank robberies, was killed in a police encounter on March 22 in Araria, Bihar, after refusing to surrender.
- Three Special Task Force (STF) personnel were injured during the gunfight, which was part of a joint operation with local police.
- CCTV footage revealed the robbers overpowering security, holding staff and customers hostage, and targeting gold, silver, and diamond ornaments.
- The police face criticism for their delayed response to the robbery, while efforts to apprehend other gang members and recover stolen items are ongoing.
Hindustan Times 
