Patna: In a sensational incident, at least four armed men robbed a jewellery shop in the Kankarbagh area in Bihar capital Patna on Saturday evening sending a sense of fear among the people in and around the area. The Patna police confirmed the incident saying that the robbery took place at around 7 pm in the evening at a shop located on the main road in Kankarbagh. 

Talking to reporters, Shubhank Mishra, Superintendent of Police (SP-East), Patna, said four armed criminals overpowered the guards and carried out the robbery inside the jewellery shop. Preliminary investigations revealed that they looted Rs 50,000 in cash and jewellery worth Rs 3 lakh.

They carried out the robbery by taking the staff hostage at gunpoint. Later, they decamped with looted jewellery, cash and other items within a few minutes, the SP said.

“We are examining CCTV footage and collecting other relevant evidence from the spot. A manhunt has been launched to nab the accused…. and teams have been sent to different locations to apprehend them. The matter is being examined further”, said the SP. 

Further details regarding the incident are being awaited.