Overview
- The attempted robbery, recorded around 9 pm Friday, unfolded at New Samruddhi Jewellers in Panchavati’s Hirawadi area.
- CCTV shows masked men pointing pistols as the owner and staff fought back at the counter, forcing the attackers to flee.
- One employee suffered head wounds from a pistol butt and was taken to a hospital, where doctors said his condition is stable.
- Police seized the viral footage, set roadblocks across the city, and sent teams toward Igatpuri and Mumbai to chase likely escape routes.
- Reports differ on how many men took part and whether any jewellery was taken, fueling fresh concerns about shop safety in crowded markets.