Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Armed Robbers Attack Retired Official's Home
Four masked men broke into a retired official's home in Gorakhpur, India.
They held the family hostage at gunpoint, threatened them, and stole jewellery and cash worth over Rs 50 lakh.
The robbers arrived on two motorcycles and forced the family to give them the keys to cupboards.
The police are now looking at CCTV footage to find the robbers, who are believed to be in their early 20s.
The family included the retired official, his wife, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, and two grandsons.
One of the family members was injured during the robbery.
Four masked men arrived at the home of retired revenue official Balendra Singh on two motorcycles around 7:30 PM.
The robbers held the family hostage at gunpoint, threatened them, and stole jewellery and cash worth over Rs 50 lakh.
The robbers forced the family to remove their gold ornaments and hand over the keys to cupboards.
One family member was injured when he tried to raise an alarm and was struck on the head with a pistol.
The police are scanning CCTV footage to identify the suspects, who are believed to be in their early 20s.
- Who
- Four masked men in their early 20s
- What
- Armed robbery and hostage situation
- When
- January 15, 2024, at 7:30 PM
- Where
- Balendra Singh’s home near Rajhi Maurya Chauraha, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To steal jewellery and cash worth over Rs 50 lakh
Victims
Robbers
Use of Force
Victims
The victims were held at gunpoint and threatened with violence.
Robbers
The robbers used firearms and physical force to intimidate the family.
Motive
Victims
The victims were targeted for their valuables, causing them significant distress.
Robbers
The robbers aimed to steal jewellery and cash worth over Rs 50 lakh.
- Location
- Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Date
- January 15, 2024
- Time
- 7:30 PM
- Weapon Used
- Pistols
- Items Stolen
- Jewellery and cash worth over Rs 50 lakh
- Victims
- Balendra Singh, Usha, Kalpana, Purnima, and two grandsons
- Investigating Authority
- AIIMS Police Station
