Chandigarh, March 8: In a broad daylight robbery bid at a jewellery store in Mani Majra, a man took away jewellery items after stabbing a woman, owner of the jewellery store, today. The robber’s attempt to flee after the incident was, however, foiled by people, who nabbed him.
The victim, Nancy Verma, owner of Durga Jewellers, was at her store when the robber arrived. He was wearing a hood and had a bag with him.
Sources said he asked the victim to show jewellery items. He kept talking to the victim. He then walked towards the entrance to ensure nobody was outside the store. He jumped the counter and attacked the victim with a knife. She was stabbed on one of the cheeks, nose and back. The robber picked up jewellery items and rushed out. The victim also rushed outside and raised the alarm. The police said people present in the market nabbed the robber at the spot and informed the police about the incident.
The police arrived at the spot and arrested the robber, Rajesh Kumar, a resident of Kishangarh. The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment. A case has been registered against Rajesh Kumar at the Mani Majra police station.
Caught on CCTV camera
The incident was caught on CCTV cameras installed inside the jewellery store.
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