Patna, February 14 – Around 15 armed robbers burgled a house in Sitamarhi district, Bihar, on Saturday, looting cash and jewelry after assaulting the family members and using crude bombs to terrorize the residents, police said.
The incident occurred at the residence of Rama Shankar Gupta in Kanhauli Bazaar, under the jurisdiction of the Kanhauli Police Station.
The robbery took place around 12:50 a.m., causing shock in the area.
The robbers were carrying locally made 'Katta' (pistols), crude bombs, axes, iron rods, and batons.
According to police, the robbers forcibly entered the house, brutally assaulted Rama Shankar Gupta, took him at gunpoint, and stole keys to a Godrej cupboard and other cabinets before looting valuables.
At the time of the incident, Gupta's wife was unwell, while his son, Shatrughan Gupta, had gone to the market to buy medicines.
When Shatrughan Gupta returned home, he was stopped by the robbers at the entrance of the house.
During the incident, Shatrughan Gupta and his brother, Laxman Gupta, managed to escape from the house, shouting for help.
When local residents rushed to the spot, the criminals allegedly threw several bombs to scare them away.
The bombs were reportedly also thrown at watchmen Sikandar Rai, Indal Raut, and Ram Chandra Rai, though all three were unharmed.
Confirming the incident, the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Kanhauli police station said that two people were injured during the robbery and were admitted to a primary health center.
Their condition is said to be stable, the SHO added.
Upon receiving information, local police promptly reached the spot.
Senior officers, including the Superintendent of Police (SP) and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), inspected the crime scene.
Police are examining CCTV footage from the area to identify the accused.
A case has been registered at the Kanhauli police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The robbers were wearing masks while committing the crime.
The Sitamarhi police have launched a manhunt to arrest those involved in the incident.