A daylight robbery was reported on Monday in Ward Number 1 of Dundlod town in Jhunjhunu district, where four assailants allegedly targeted a woman at her residence.
According to the victim, three women and one man arrived at her house claiming to be connected to a previous financial transaction. The accused stated that Rs 5,000 was outstanding against the victim’s mother-in-law and demanded payment. When the woman informed them that her mother-in-law was not at home and had gone to attend a wedding ceremony, an argument followed, with the accused insisting they would not leave without the money.
As the woman opened the gate, the accused allegedly launched an attack. The assailants sprayed a substance into her eyes, rendering her unable to see, and one of them held a knife to her neck. She was assaulted and dragged inside the house.
The accused allegedly looted gold and silver jewellery and cash kept in an almirah and other places inside the house. The incident was carried out within a few minutes.
At the time of the incident, only the woman and her young child were present at home, as other family members were attending a wedding ceremony. After the assailants fled, the woman’s condition deteriorated and she lost consciousness.
With the help of neighbours, the woman was taken to Nawalgarh District Hospital, where she is undergoing treatment. Police said details of the stolen items will be available after the woman regains consciousness.
On receiving information, Mukundgarh police reached the spot, inspected the scene, and questioned local residents. Police have begun examining CCTV footage from the surrounding area. Officials said efforts are underway to identify the accused and arrests will be made. A case has been registered and investigation is ongoing.
