Robbery in Coimbatore
A Kerala-based jewellery shop owner, Jaison Jacob, was robbed of gold bars worth ₹1.32 crore and his luxury car by a five-member gang near KG Chavadi in Coimbatore on Saturday morning. Jacob, 55, from Thrissur, and his employee Vishnu, 20, were traveling to their hometown with 1.25 kilograms of gold bars they had purchased from Chennai.
According to the KG Chavadi police, the incident occurred when Jacob and Vishnu were returning to Thrissur via Palakkad Road in their luxury car. Around 7 am, a truck suddenly blocked their path near a petrol bunk at Ettimadai. The five-member gang broke the car window, threatened Jacob with weapons, and demanded the gold. The gang members, who spoke Malayalam and are believed to be from Thrissur, took the gold bars and drove away in Jacob’s car. They later forced Jacob and Vishnu out of the vehicle.
The police have formed five special teams to nab the gang, led by District Superintendent of Police Karthikeyan. The investigation is ongoing, with CCTV footage being analyzed to identify the culprits.
The robbery highlights the growing concern over organized crime in the region, with the gang showing a clear plan and execution. The police are working to apprehend the suspects and recover the stolen gold and luxury car.
