Trichy: In a daring daylight heist, an armed gang broke into the residence of a gold trader, overpowered him, and made off with approximately one kilogram of gold jewellery valued at around Rs 1.5 crore. The incident occurred on Saturday in Trichy, prompting the city police to launch a massive manhunt for the perpetrators.
Details of the Robbery
The victim, identified as Uday, originally from Maharashtra, operates a gold assaying and hallmarking business near Periya Chetti Street. According to police reports, the robbers forcefully entered his house on the same street around 11 am. They held him at gunpoint, tied him up, and confined him inside the bathroom before ransacking the premises. The gang scattered household items during their search and fled with around one kilogram of gold jewellery and ornaments.
Discovery of the Crime
The crime came to light when an employee working at Uday's business arrived at the house later in the day. He was shocked to find the place in disarray and his employer locked and tied up in the toilet. The employee immediately raised an alarm, alerting neighbours and the police.
Police Investigation
The Fort Crime police are investigating the incident. City police commissioner N Kamini informed TOI that two special teams have been formed to apprehend the suspects. Authorities are examining CCTV footage from the locality and questioning local residents. No arrests have been made so far. The assailants are believed to have had prior information about the presence of gold at the residence.
The police have urged anyone with information to come forward as they intensify efforts to track down the armed gang.
