Late-night dacoity in Nayagarh: Cash, gold, silver looted; Couple injured

A late-night armed robbery in Jadupur village under Nayagarh Sadar police limits left a couple severely injured after a group of eight armed dacoits stormed their home around 2 a.m. on Monday. The gang targeted the residence of Manoranjan Patra, a local wholesale trader, and fled with valuables worth several lakhs.

Violent Break-In and Loot

According to initial reports, the armed miscreants forced their way into Patra’s house, threatening the family with sharp weapons and demanding valuables. When Manoranjan and his wife tried to resist, the assailants allegedly assaulted them brutally. The gang also attempted to attack the children present in the house, sources said.

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The injured couple was rushed to the Nayagarh District Headquarters Hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment.

The dacoits reportedly escaped with four mobile phones, Rs 3.5 lakh in cash, about 100 grams of gold ornaments, and nearly 1.5 kilograms of silver, leaving the family shattered and terrified.

Police Response and Growing Public Concern

Police arrived at the scene soon after the incident and have begun an investigation, though no arrests have been made yet. The robbery comes amid a series of similar violent incidents across Nayagarh in recent weeks, heightening public apprehension.

Residents have raised strong concerns about the effectiveness of local law enforcement, stating that criminal groups appear to be operating with increasing boldness. Many have urged authorities to strengthen night patrolling and take firm action to curb the rising crime wave.