The arrested suspects have been recognized as Aashish Kumar Singh and Deepak Kumar Sah, each 22 years previous and natives of Saran district in Bihar.
The case dates to August 12, when six masked males stormed Khazana Jewellers in Chandanagar and opened fireplace at deputy supervisor of the shop Satish Kumar, injuring his left knee. The gang looted about 10 kilograms of silver articles, together with gold-coated ornaments, earlier than fleeing the spot. The injured employees member was taken to hospital for therapy, whereas police registered a case below a number of sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act.
Investigation revealed that the gang had travelled from Bihar with plans to focus on gold and diamond jewelry retailers in Hyderabad utilizing firearms. With the help of Sah, a welding employee primarily based within the metropolis, they rented a home in Asbestos Colony, Jeedimetla, on July 31, organized two second-hand motorbikes, and carried out reconnaissance of showrooms in Chandanagar earlier than executing the theft.
Singh was later apprehended in Maharashtra, and primarily based on his confession, Sah was traced and arrested in Hyderabad. Police stated Sah had facilitated lodging, autos, and the number of targets for the gang. Further efforts are on to nab the remaining offenders.
The Cyberabad police urged jewelry store house owners to reinforce safety throughout enterprise hours, set up intrusion alarms, and coordinate intently with native police stations to forestall such incidents.
Published – August 16, 2025 01:35 pm IST
