MYSURU, 22 NOV

A Kerala-based pawnbroker was robbed of 1,200 grams of gold ornaments while travelling near the Moolehole check post en route to Kerala, within the Bandipur tiger reserve in Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar district. The incident occurred on 21 November at approximately 6pm, but the jeweller, identified as Vinu, only reported it to the Gundlupet Police Station two days later on Saturday.

According to police reports, Vinu, son of Krishan, was transporting the gold for jewellery making, having received orders from Mandya's Rajesh Jewellers. While travelling with his driver, Sameer, they were ambushed by a gang of 10 to 12 robbers who arrived in two vehicles. After stopping their car on the roadside, the assailants seized the jewellery and fled the scene.

Gundlupet police have registered a case, and Superintendent of Police BT Kavitha has inspected the location. Kavitha stated, "We have collected certain records of jewellery orders and other relevant documents. Police are verifying all records and have intensified the investigation." She also indicated that authorities suspect the involvement of a Kerala-based robbery gang in this highway heist.