Armed Men Demand Ransom in Delhi Jewelry Store Shooting

A robbery at a jewelry store in Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi, saw unknown assailants fire shots and demand a Rs 1 crore ransom. The culprits fled the scene on a motorcycle. Police investigations are ongoing.

A jewelry store in Mukherjee Nagar, located in the national capital, became the site of a troubling incident on Sunday when gunfire erupted, officials report. According to the Delhi Police, the suspects arrived on a motorcycle and quickly fled after the shooting.

The assailants threw a paper slip into the store, demanding a ransom of Rs 1 crore from the jeweler. The note contained threats of violence, stating that the jeweler would be killed if the ransom was not paid, police added. Further details on the incident are awaited.

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter, with Delhi Police actively working to identify and apprehend the culprits.

(With inputs from agencies.)