Saraikela-Kharsawan. Armed dacoits executed a major crime in the main market area of Chandil, in Jharkhand’s Saraikela-Kharsawan district. Eight masked miscreants broke into the home of Suresh Chaudhary—proprietor of Lakshminarayan Jewellers—held the family members hostage, and rampaged through the house for about an hour and a half. The accused then fled with jewelry worth over ₹80 lakh and ₹5 lakh in cash. The incident reportedly took place between 1:00 AM and 2:30 AM on Friday night.
The incident occurred just 200 meters away from the Chandil police station. Upon receiving information about the crime, the Station House Officer (SHO) arrived at the scene and gathered details from the businessman. On Saturday evening, Superintendent of Police Manoj Swargiyari also inspected the site. Such a major crime has raised questions regarding the security arrangements in the area.
Eight masked miscreants held the family hostage
According to reports, eight masked dacoits entered the home of Suresh Chaudhary, the owner of Lakshminarayan Jewellers, late Friday night. The miscreants were armed. After entering the house, they held the family members hostage and proceeded to carry out the crime.
The accused rampaged through the house for approximately an hour and a half, searching for jewelry and cash. They subsequently fled with jewelry valued at over ₹80 lakh and ₹5 lakh in cash. As the incident occurred late at night, the family members were caught off guard by the sudden attack.
Detailed information regarding exactly how the miscreants held the family hostage and removed the valuables from the house has not yet been disclosed. However, it has been reported that eight masked miscreants were involved in the incident.
Accused made off with assets worth over ₹85 lakh
In this incident, the miscreants fled with jewelry worth more than ₹80 lakh and ₹5 lakh in cash. The total value of the cash and jewelry is estimated to be over ₹85 lakh. The incident took place at the residence of Suresh Chaudhary, the proprietor of Lakshminarayan Jewelers.
The police swung into action upon receiving news of the robbery. The Station House Officer (SHO) arrived at the scene and gathered details about the incident from the businessman. Officers inspected the site to understand the circumstances surrounding the crime.
However, the information currently available does not include a complete inventory of the stolen jewelry, an exact valuation of the assets, or details regarding the perpetrators’ escape route. These aspects will become clear following the investigation.
Crime Occurs Just 200 Meters from the Police Station
A significant aspect of this incident is that the robbery took place merely 200 meters away from the Chandil police station. The fact that the businessman’s home—located in the main market area—was targeted is likely to raise concerns among local residents.
Eight masked, armed miscreants broke into the house late at night, held the family hostage, and fled with jewelry and cash worth lakhs of rupees. Reports indicate that the perpetrators remained inside the house for approximately one and a half hours during the incident.
It is natural for questions regarding security and patrolling arrangements to arise following such a major crime so close to the police station. However, the police have not yet released any findings regarding the cause of the incident or the state of security measures.
SP Inspects the Scene After the SHO
Upon receiving news of the robbery, the SHO arrived at the scene and spoke with the businessman, Suresh Chaudhary, to gather details. Subsequently, on Saturday evening, Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Swargiyari also inspected the site.
During the SP’s inspection, the situation at the scene and facts related to the crime were reviewed. The police now face the challenge of identifying and apprehending the perpetrators.
However, available information does not confirm the identification or arrest of the accused, nor does it mention the questioning of any suspects. Similarly, detailed information regarding the evidence recovered from the scene and other facts revealed during the investigation is not yet available.
Focus on the Investigation and Search for the Perpetrators
It has been reported that during this dacoity in the main market of Chandil, the family was held hostage while a large quantity of jewelry and cash was stolen. The incident occurred between 1:00 AM and 2:30 AM on Friday. The perpetrators remained inside the house for approximately one and a half hours before fleeing.
Police officials have inspected the crime scene and gathered information from the businessman. Establishing the full circumstances of the crime and identifying the accused will now be crucial to the investigation.
At present, reports indicate that eight masked miscreants made off with jewelry worth over ₹80 lakh and ₹5 lakh in cash. The facts regarding the accused will become clear only after the police investigation and subsequent actions are concluded.
