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Hyderabad CaratLane Robbery: Jewellery Worth Rs 2 Crore Stolen

Hyderabad CaratLane Robbery: Jewellery Worth Rs 2 Crore Stolen
Robbery At CaratLane Store In Hyderabad, Jewellery Worth Rs 2 Crore Stolen · NDTV

A jewellery shop in Hyderabad was robbed early on Monday.

The shop is part of CaratLane and is on Medipally Main Road.

The burglars reportedly opened the shutter and broke into display cases.

Gold and diamond jewellery was taken.

The owner thinks about 300 to 400 pieces may be missing.

The early estimate of the loss is around Rs 2 crore, but the shop must count its stock to know the exact amount.

Police are checking evidence and camera footage.

They are trying to find out who was involved and where the burglars went.

Key facts

Estimated preliminary loss
Around Rs 2 crore
Estimated missing pieces
Around 300–400, according to the franchise owner
Jewellery described as stolen
Gold and diamond ornaments in 9K, 14K and 18K categories
Discovery
The building owner reportedly noticed the shutter open at around 7 am
Investigation
Police and clues teams collected evidence; investigators are examining CCTV footage
Suspected number of burglars
The Malkajgiri Commissioner of Police suspects around seven; the number and identities are unconfirmed
Insurance
The franchise owner said the showroom has company insurance

Quotes

K Subrahmanyam

Franchise owner of the CaratLane showroom

“The stolen stock comprises women's gold and diamond ornaments in 9K, 14K and 18K categories. Platinum jewellery is reportedly not stocked at the outlet.”
NDTV

Sources

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