Armed youths attack, rob Phagwara jeweller of Rs 7 lakh cash, 12 tolas of gold

According to Sukhwinder Singh, also a resident of Mansa Devi Nagar, his brother runs a jewellery and money-changing shop in Palahi village. He said his brother was returning home from the shop on Wednesday evening when he reached near Guru Ravidas Mission Hospital. At that point, three to four youths travelling in a silver-coloured Swift car allegedly rammed their vehicle into his Activa scooter.

Sukhwinder Singh alleged that the assailants threatened his brother by pointing a pistol at him before attacking him with a datar, a sharp-edged weapon. They then snatched the cash and gold he was carrying and fled the spot.

The incident has heightened concerns among residents over the safety of traders and the general public amid reports of repeated robbery and snatching incidents in the city. Residents have raised questions about public safety and the need for effective measures to prevent such crimes. The latest incident has also brought renewed attention to policing arrangements and the security of business owners in Phagwara.