Armed dacoits attack elderly couple, decamp with 66 tola gold ornaments, ₹21 lakh cash from house in Karimnagar
An elderly couple in Karimnagar was attacked by armed dacoits who stole gold and cash from their home. Police are currently investigating the incident, which follows a previous high-profile robbery in the same district.
Why it matters
Rising incidents of violent crime in regional districts raise concerns about public safety and law enforcement efficacy.
A gang of around six armed dacoits struck a house in Bhagathnagar, Karimnagar district, shortly after midnight on Tuesday (July 22, 2026), assaulted two people at knife point and fled with 66 tola of gold, 10 tola of silver ornaments and ₹21 lakh in cash.
The assailants allegedly attacked an elderly man Ajmath Ali and his wife with the butt of a dummy gun, gagged them with tape and tied their hands and legs.
They allegedly threatened others at the house with knives before fleeing with the booty on two motorcycles. The elderly couple suffered minor injuries.
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