Mystery Heist: Robbers Strike Jeweller's Family in Gurdaspur

A group of robbers held a jeweller's family hostage in Punjab, escaping with over Rs 3 crore in cash and jewellery. The getaway car was found abandoned near Tanda, Hoshiarpur. Police are investigating the crime, with witnesses confirming two men abandoned the vehicle after the heist.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Hoshiarpur | Updated: 06-03-2026 22:20 IST | Created: 06-03-2026 22:20 IST
Mystery Heist: Robbers Strike Jeweller's Family in Gurdaspur
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A daring robbery unfolded in Punjab's Gurdaspur district as a jeweller's family was held hostage by four masked assailants. The criminals made off with cash and jewellery exceeding Rs 3 crore.

The robbers reportedly disguised as Nihangs, infiltrated the home around 8:15 a.m., terrifying the family at gunpoint before binding them.

In a breakthrough, authorities discovered the suspects' abandoned vehicle near Tanda. Eyewitnesses described seeing two men leave the area shortly after ditching the car.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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