Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Armed Robbers Attack Jewelry Shop with Acid, Apprehended by Locals
In Tamil Nadu, two men pretending to be customers attacked a jewelry shop with acid.
They tried to steal gold but were stopped.
The shop owner and staff were hurt.
One robber was caught inside the shop by the owner.
The other ran but was chased and caught by people nearby.
The police arrived, took the robbers into custody, and are now investigating.
The local community is relieved that the attackers were stopped, and the victims are recovering.
Armed robbers attacked a jewelry shop owner and staff with acid in Tamil Nadu.
The incident occurred near the Athur Town police station in Salem district.
The robbers attempted to steal gold but were caught by locals.
One robber was held by the shop owner; the other was chased and apprehended by locals.
Police recovered the revolver and are investigating the attackers' identities.
- Who
- Two armed robbers targeted AVS Jewellers.
- What
- Attempted robbery involving acid attack on a jewelry shop.
- When
- Around 8:45 pm.
- Where
- Athur, Tamil Nadu, near Athur Town police station.
- Why
- To steal gold from the jewelry shop.
- Location
- Athur, Tamil Nadu
- Target
- AVS Jewellers
- Victims
- Shop owner, wife, and employee
- Attack Type
- Acid attack and attempted robbery
- Items Stolen (attempted)
- 80 sovereigns of gold
- Apprehension
- Locals apprehended the robbers
- Police Action
- Investigation underway; revolver recovered