Thane Jeweller Fights Off Robbers, Gun Fired During Daylight Theft Attempt

In a dramatic incident in Thane, a jeweller thwarted an attempted robbery in broad daylight. The event occurred in the Balkoom area, where four armed men tried to rob a jewellery store. According to reports, one of the robbers fired a gun into the air during the confrontation.

The robbery attempt took place around noon when the jeweller was alone in his store. The assailants, one of whom was armed with a gun, attempted to overpower the jeweller. However, the jeweller fought back using a stick, managing to resist the robbers.

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Mumbai: An attempted robbery took place in the Balkum area of Thane, where four armed men tried to rob a jeweler at gunpoint. However, when the jeweler resisted, they fled. It's reported that one of them fired a shot in the air during their escape.#mybmc #thane pic.twitter.com/30yYzmnA94

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As the robbers fled the scene, local residents, alerted by the commotion, gave chase and apprehended one of the suspects. Preliminary information suggests that the gunman fired the weapon into the air to intimidate the jeweller.

The Kapurbavadi police have detained one individual in connection with the incident, and an investigation is ongoing. This incident has raised concerns about safety and security in the area.