Armed dacoits attack elderly couple, decamp with 66 tola gold ornaments, ₹21 lakh cash
An elderly couple in Karimnagar was assaulted by a gang of eight armed dacoits who stole gold and cash from their home. Police are investigating the incident, which bears similarities to a previous high-profile robbery in the area.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about public safety and the potential resurgence of organized criminal gangs targeting elderly residents.
A gang of around eight armed dacoits struck a house in Bhagatnagar in Karimnagar shortly after midnight on Tuesday, assaulted two inmates at knifepoint and fled with 66 tolas of gold, 10 tolas of silver ornaments and ₹21 lakh in cash.
The assailants allegedly attacked the elderly man Azmath Ali and his wife with the butt of a dummy gun, gagged them with tape and tied their hands and legs. They allegedly threatened two other inmates with knives before fleeing with the booty on two motorcycles belonging to neighbours, which were parked in front of the house. The elderly couple suffered minor injuries.
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