A jewellery shop owner was robbed of approximately 1 kg of gold by two men on a motorcycle in Thiruvananthapuram late on Thursday night. The incident occurred near the city’s Chalai market at around 10.35 pm as the victim, identified as Nandakumar, was travelling home.
Nandakumar told reporters that he was riding his Chetak scooter after closing his shop and was carrying the gold for melting and purification. He stated that the robbers approached his vehicle, snatched the bag containing the gold, and fled the scene before he could intervene. He reported the incident to the police immediately following the theft.
City Police Commissioner Arul RB Krishna confirmed that the department is currently investigating the case. “The theft took place when the jewellery shop owner was returning home with the gold. The thieves had planned it and knew the exact time he would go home,” the Commissioner said. He added that there are no suspects identified at this stage of the investigation.
Investigators are examining local CCTV footage to track the movements of the perpetrators. Visuals from the area suggest that two additional individuals, who were travelling on a separate motorcycle, may have also been involved in the crime. Police are currently attempting to enhance the footage to identify the registration numbers of the vehicles used by the suspects.
Regarding the value of the stolen goods, police noted a discrepancy between the victim's claim and official records. While Nandakumar alleged in his formal complaint that 2 kg of gold had been taken, the quantity documented is 1 kg.
Key facts
- The incident occurred near Chalai market in Thiruvananthapuram at approximately 10.35 pm on Thursday.
- The victim, Nandakumar, was riding a Chetak scooter when the gold was snatched.
- Police records indicate 1 kg of gold was stolen, despite the victim's complaint of 2 kg.
- CCTV footage is being reviewed to identify the suspects and potential accomplices on a second motorcycle.
- City Police Commissioner Arul RB Krishna is overseeing the investigation.
Source: Hindustan Times
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