Prayagraj: Criminals appear to be emboldened in the district. Late Monday evening, motorcycle-borne assailants shot a goldsmith and looted lakhs of rupees worth of jewelry. The incident has created an atmosphere of fear in the area.
According to information, goldsmith Chandan Soni, a resident of Bhirpur Bazaar, was returning home on his motorcycle after closing his shop. As he reached the Ghordih Nala bridge, three motorcycle-borne assailants surrounded him and attempted to snatch a bag containing jewelry. When he resisted, the assailants opened fire on the trader.
The trader sustained serious injuries from the gunshot and collapsed on the spot. The assailants fled with the bag full of jewelry. Upon receiving information, local residents and police arrived at the scene and immediately admitted the injured trader to the hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable.
It is reported that the bag contained silver jewelry and cash. Following the incident, senior police officers reached the spot and initiated an investigation. Several teams have been formed to arrest the accused, and footage from nearby CCTV cameras is being examined.
