Bihar Jewellery Heist: ₹25 Crore Loot Recovered, Two Arrested

Armed robbers stormed a Tanishq showroom in Arrah, overpowering staff and fleeing with jewellery, but swift police action led to arrests and partial recovery of the stolen goods.

A group of armed robbers looted ₹25 crore worth of jewellery and cash from a Tanishq showroom in Arrah, Bihar, on Monday morning.
The robbers overpowered the security guard, snatched his gun, and held employees and customers hostage for 30 minutes while looting gold, silver, and diamond ornaments.
CCTV footage revealed that 8-9 robbers were involved, with most unmasked, aiding police in identifying suspects and tracking their movements across the city.
Police arrested two suspects after a chase involving gunfire, recovering two pistols, 10 cartridges, a motorcycle, and a significant portion of the stolen jewellery.
Store staff criticized the delayed police response despite making multiple distress calls, highlighting a lapse in security efforts during the incident.