Gold, diamonds worth crores looted from popular jewellery showroom in Odisha’s Jajpur

The accused also reportedly attacked the showroom staff, some customers and even the security staff while threatening them during the robbery. 

Jajpur: In a shocking broad daylight heist, as many as seven miscreants looted ornaments worth crores from a well-known jewellery showroom in Vyasanagar town of Odisha’s Jajpur district here today. The accused also reportedly attacked the showroom staff, some customers and even the security staff while threatening them during the robbery.

As per reports, the showroom, Senco Gold and Diamonds on Jajpur Road has been trading in the area for a long time. At around 1.30 pm in the afternoon on Monday, two persons entered the shop posing as customers. While one of them browsed the gold section, another went towards the toilet and called three others over a phone call.

Two other members, who were outside, also joined and total seven persons came together to carry out the loot. Sources said they first threatened and handcuffed the employees. They also attacked two customers and seized their mobile phones. When the security guards tried to intervene, the miscreants beat them up and seized their guns. The gang then looted nearly 17 kg gold and diamond jewellery while leaving behind some silver ornaments. They then fled the spot. While the exact amount of loss incurred by the shop is yet to be ascertained, it is believed that the stolen jewellery is worth around Rs 12 crores.

Official sources said some female staff who were injured in the attack have been hospitalised. Meanwhile, police reached the spot and started investigation. All CCTV footages are being scanned and probe is underway.

“There was an unfortunate incident of robbery at our Jajpur franchisee showroom today. We are in touch with the police officials and authorities on the same and are confident that the culprits will be booked soon. The most important thing for us is that our employees are safe and sound and we appreciate their courage,” said a spokesperson of Senco Gold & Diamonds.

 

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