In a brazen daylight heist, three masked men robbed a jewellery shop at gunpoint in the Hunsur town of Mysuru district on Saturday. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the local business community, was captured in chilling detail by the store's closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras.
The Daring Daylight Heist
The robbery targeted the Sri Balaji Jewellery store, located near the old bus stand in Hunsur. According to police reports and CCTV footage, the crime unfolded around 1:30 PM on May 25. Three individuals, their faces concealed by masks and helmets, entered the establishment. One of the assailants was openly brandishing a gun, which he used to intimidate the shop owner and staff, forcing them to comply.
The terrified employees were herded into a corner while the robbers proceeded to loot the shop. They swiftly emptied trays of gold and silver jewellery. Preliminary estimates suggest the stolen valuables are worth a significant amount, though the exact value is still being ascertained. After completing the loot, which lasted only a few minutes, the trio fled the scene on two motorcycles they had parked nearby.
Police Launch Intensive Manhunt
Upon receiving the alert, a team from the Hunsur Town Police Station rushed to the spot. Law enforcement officials have registered a case and initiated a comprehensive investigation. A major focus of the probe is the CCTV footage, which clearly shows the modus operandi of the criminals and their physical build.
"We have formed special teams to trace and nab the accused," stated a senior police officer involved in the case. The investigation is exploring all angles, including the possibility of the robbers being from outside the district or state. Police are scrutinizing footage from cameras in the surrounding areas to track the escape route of the motorcycles.
Community Anxiety and Business Impact
The audacious robbery has created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity among local jewellers and business owners in Hunsur. Many are now reviewing their security protocols, questioning the effectiveness of existing measures against such organized and armed criminal acts. Incidents like these not only result in substantial financial loss but also severely impact the sense of safety essential for commercial activity.
This event highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law and order agencies in preventing street crimes that target high-value businesses. The Mysuru police have assured the public that they are deploying all available resources to solve the case swiftly and recover the stolen property. They have also appealed to anyone with information about the suspects or the incident to come forward and assist the investigation.
