Robbery from an elderly couple has come to light in Amritsar. It is being told that 4 persons have taken an elderly couple hostage and extorted Rs 3 crore from them. After committing the incident the accused fled from the spot. The incident was reported to police.
The incident took place early in the morning
Victim Jeera Lal told that his wife opened the gate at 4.30 in the morning. During this time, four persons were already hiding behind the gate and they entered the house by jumping over the wall. The accused tied the wife's mouth and dragged her inside. After which the accused also tied his mouth, hands and feet.
Absconded with cash, jewellery and revolver
During this time, the accused fled from the house with Rs 1 crore cash, 2 kg gold jewelery and licensed revolver. The accused threatened that if they said anything they would be killed. All four accused had their faces covered. During this time one also had a pistol in his hand.
The victim woman said that the robbers carried out the crime for an hour. When they could not find the keys they broke the locks of the cupboards. She wakes up at this time every day and goes for a walk with her friends. She had opened the door for the walk and because her friends were waiting for the walk.