Jewellery worth Rs 1 crore looted near Bharat Mandapam

A man carrying jewellery worth around Rs 1 crore on his scooter was allegedly robbed at gunpoint by bike-borne assailants in broad daylight near Bharat Mandapam in the Lutyen’s part of the city, the police said.

According to the police, the incident took place on Wednesday afternoon when the victim was heading towards his destination with the jewellery consignment near Bhairon Mandir.

The complainant alleged that the robbers made away with 500 grams of gold and 35 kg of silver.

The victims, identified as Shivam Kumar Yadav (28) and his associate Raghav (55), were travelling from Chandni Chowk towards Bhairon Mandir on a scooter. When they reached near the mandir parking area, two assailants on a motorcycle allegedly intercepted them.

At gunpoint, the robbers snatched away a bag filled with silver and another containing gold and silver items before fleeing. The caller was unable to note down the complete registration number of the motorcycle, a senior police officer said.

After receiving information, a team from the Tilak Marg police station rushed to the spot. CCTV footage from the surrounding areas was scanned to ascertain the route taken by the accused and to identify them, officials added.

“The matter is being investigated, and raids are underway to nab the culprits. The police have called in the jewellery store owner to ascertain the amount of the robbed jewellery,” the officer added.