Gunpoint terror: Miscreants loot cash, jewellery worth lakhs in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj

In a late-night heist, five masked miscreants broke into a house through the roof and looted valuables at gunpoint in Dewanbahali village under Sharata police limits in Mayurbhanj’s Udala area. The incident took place around 1 am on Saturday, when brothers Chandan Nayak and Ranjan Nayak were asleep.

The intruders overpowered the duo, holding them at gunpoint, and allegedly threatened them to disclose where cash and jewellery were kept before executing the loot.

Cash and Gold Worth Over Rs 2 Lakh Stolen

According to reports, the robbers decamped with Rs 15,000 in cash and gold ornaments valued at more than Rs 2 lakh. Before fleeing, the miscreants locked the two brothers from outside their house and also fastened the main gate to prevent them from raising an alarm.

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During the robbery, the five assailants, two of whom were armed with firearms, allegedly called the victims by name, indicating prior knowledge of the family.

Suspicion On Local Involvement

The victims have alleged that the miscreants might have been familiar with them. From their dialect, the brothers suspect the robbers could be from the Keonjhar area. It is also believed that the criminals had detailed knowledge of the family’s movements, as the house is the only one in that locality.

Adding to suspicions, the brothers recalled that two bikes had been stolen from their premises around the same time last year.

Police Start Investigation

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Following a formal complaint, police have launched a detailed investigation into the armed robbery. Preliminary findings suggest the miscreants may have entered through the back door, though the final account points to a roof entry. Authorities are verifying these claims while probing possible links to local criminal networks.