Burqa-Clad Woman Robs Jewellery Store in Ayodhya, Escapes with Gold Worth ₹3.8 Lakh
On Cam: Burqa-Clad Woman Robs UP Jewellery Store At Gunpoint, Flees With Gold Worth Rs 3.8 Lakh
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In Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, a woman dressed in a burqa robbed a jewellery store at gunpoint, stealing gold worth ₹3.8 lakh (approximately $4,600 USD). The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred in broad daylight, and authorities are currently working to apprehend the suspects.
- 01A burqa-clad woman robbed a jewellery store in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
- 02The robbery occurred around 2 PM at the Agarwal Complex.
- 03The woman stole a gold necklace weighing 26 grams, valued at ₹3.8 lakh.
- 04CCTV footage of the incident has gone viral on social media.
- 05Authorities are identifying suspects and investigating the use of a possible fake pistol.
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A daring robbery took place in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, where a woman dressed in a burqa looted a jewellery store at gunpoint. The incident occurred around 2 PM on Thursday at the Agarwal Complex, located under the Rudauli police station limits. The woman entered the store posing as a customer and, after examining the jewellery, grabbed a 26-gram gold necklace valued at ₹3.8 lakh (approximately $4,600 USD). She brandished a firearm to threaten the staff before fleeing the scene with an accomplice. CCTV footage of the robbery has gone viral on social media, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Authorities have identified the suspects and are working to apprehend them, noting that the weapon used may have been a fake pistol. This incident raises concerns about security in public spaces and the audacity of such crimes in broad daylight.
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The robbery highlights security concerns for local businesses and customers in Ayodhya.
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