One suspect in Bengaluru jewellery store heist dies of bullet injury, Three others arrested: Report

The Bengaluru police said three men have been arrested over the jewellery store heist in Bengaluru, while one other succumbed to injuries from a gunshot wound.

Published on: Mar 20, 2024, 09:27:18 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Bengaluru police department on Tuesday said three men have been arrested in connection with the recent jewellery store heist in Bengaluru, while one other suspect succumbed to injuries from a gunshot wound.

Cops from Bengaluru coordinated with their Gwalior counterparts to nab the suspects as soon as they deboarded from the Karnataka Express train, traveling to Bhopal and Gwalior from Bengaluru. (HT File Photo)

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The attempted theft happened last Thursday when two bike-borne assailants barged into a jewellery store in Bengaluru's Kodigehalli area in broad daylight and tried to loot the shop. When the jewellery shop owner and his staffer resisted, the suspects opened fire, injuring both.

The accused have been identified as Khana Sharma, Ashu Sharma, Pradeep Sharma and Suraj. It has also been revealed that a fifth suspect, Vikas Pandit, is still at large, according to a Deccan Herald report. The accused are alleged to be part of a notorious gang from Madhya Pradesh.

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Cops from Bengaluru coordinated with their Gwalior counterparts to nab the suspects as soon as they deboarded from the Karnataka Express train, traveling to Bhopal and Gwalior from Bengaluru, on Saturday. One of the accused, Suraj, took a bullet to the neck during the arrest, allegedly inflicted by his partner Ashu Pandit in haste. The four were detained by cops, and three of them, excluding Suraj, were brought back to the Karnataka capital for questioning.

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The injured suspect was hospitalised in Gwalior for his bullet wound, but succumbed on Sunday, a senior police officer told the publication.

Police recovered four country-made pistols, 12 live rounds, two mobile phones and two motorcycles from the accused, the report added. Meanwhile, the jeweller and his staffer are also being treated for their bullet injuries in Bengaluru.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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