A jewellery trader was allegedly attacked and robbed by four masked men while returning after selling ornaments at Bholagadia weekly market in Mayurbhanj district. The incident reportedly took place near Simagadia Chhak under Khunta police station limits.
According to the information available, the trader, identified as Mihir, was returning from the weekly market after selling jewellery when four masked men allegedly arrived on motorcycles and stopped him on the road.
The attackers reportedly attempted to rob him and allegedly assaulted him during the incident. They then fled with gold and silver ornaments, according to the information provided.
Jewellery Trader Attacked After Weekly Market
The incident occurred after Mihir had completed his business at Bholagadia weekly market. While he was returning, the four masked individuals allegedly intercepted him near Simagadia Chhak.
The use of masks made it difficult to identify the alleged attackers immediately. The incident has raised concern over the safety of traders travelling with jewellery after completing business at weekly markets.
The exact quantity or value of the gold and silver ornaments allegedly taken in the robbery has not been provided, so no specific loss amount can be confirmed.
Four Masked Men Allegedly Fled After Robbery
The alleged robbers reportedly arrived on motorcycles and targeted the trader while he was travelling back from the market. After carrying out the robbery, they escaped from the area.
The incident falls under the Khunta police station area of Mayurbhanj district. Further details about the identities of the alleged accused, the exact circumstances of the assault and whether any arrests have been made were not available in the information provided.
The case has drawn attention to the risks faced by jewellery traders who travel with valuable ornaments after selling their goods at weekly markets.
For now, the Mayurbhanj jewellery trader robbery remains a matter requiring further investigation, with more details expected once authorities establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
