Overview
- Three robbers targeted a jewellery shop in Pune's Kalubai Chowk, using a toy gun to intimidate the shop owner and staff.
- The robbers stole approximately 22 tolas (260 grams) of gold ornaments before escaping on a motorcycle.
- The shop owner, Vishnu Sakharam Dahiwal, resisted the robbers and was struck with the butt of the toy gun, which broke during the assault.
- Police have recovered part of the broken toy gun and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify and locate the suspects.
- The incident highlights concerns about evolving criminal tactics and the challenges faced by law enforcement in responding to such crimes.