Around 2.5 kg silver stolen from Himachal jewellery shop, CCTV surfaces

A theft was reported from a jewellery shop in Jhanduta market of Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, after unidentified thieves broke open the shop’s shutter and escaped with around two and a half kilograms of silver. The value of the stolen silver is estimated at approximately five lakh rupees. A CCTV video of the incident has also surfaced.

The incident took place late at night, with the theft reportedly occurring at around 3 a.m. According to the information received, the thieves reached the jewellery shop wearing helmets and hoods. They had covered their faces and allegedly acted in a carefully planned manner. After breaking the shutter, they entered the shop and took away the silver kept inside before fleeing from the spot.

The theft came to light after which the police were informed. As soon as the information was received, Rajendra Kumar, in-charge of Jhanduta police station, reached the spot along with a police team and a forensic team.

The teams inspected the crime scene and collected evidence related to the theft. The police are investigating the case. The CCTV footage is expected to be examined as part of the investigation into the incident.

The theft in the market has caused concern among local traders. The business community has expressed apprehension about security in the area and has demanded that the police administration increase night patrols in Jhanduta market.

Traders have also called for stronger security arrangements in the market so that incidents of this kind can be checked in the future. The incident has increased the sense of insecurity among shopkeepers operating in the area.

Prashant Sharma, president of the Jhanduta Traders’ Association, shared information about the incident and appealed to local shopkeepers and residents to remain cautious. He also said that local people need to keep an eye on migrant people who come to the state from other states for work.

According to Prashant Sharma, these people keep watch over houses and shops during the daytime and carry out thefts when they get an opportunity. His statement was made while discussing the need for greater vigilance following the theft at the jewellery shop.

Prashant Sharma also appealed to the police administration to increase patrolling in the market. He said that stronger police presence and increased night patrols were needed to put a check on such incidents. The Traders’ Association president has urged the police to take appropriate action in the case and improve security arrangements in Jhanduta market.