Daylight Robbery in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk: Miscreants Open Fire, Loot ₹35 Lakh from Jewellery Showroom

New Delhi, June 2, 2025: In a shocking incident in the heart of the national capital, armed miscreants looted ₹35 lakh in broad daylight from a jewellery showroom in Chandni Chowk’s Katra Neel area. The robbers opened fire inside the premises before fleeing the scene, triggering panic in the busy marketplace.

According to police sources, the daring heist took place around 2:30 PM on Monday afternoon. The robbers stormed into the showroom, threatened the staff at gunpoint, and headed straight to the cashier’s office. The cashier, identified as 40-year-old Vicky Jain, revealed that the attackers broke the glass door of his office, fired shots, and looted around ₹35 lakh in cash.

Robbery Caught Everyone Off Guard

Eyewitnesses say three men were involved in the crime. While two of them entered the showroom and confronted the cashier, the third stood guard at the stairs to prevent anyone from escaping or intervening. The incident has raised serious concerns about security in one of Delhi’s busiest commercial hubs.

Police Investigation Underway

Following the robbery, the showroom owner immediately alerted the police. A team from Lahori Gate police station arrived at the spot and began a forensic and CCTV investigation. Delhi Police confirmed that a PCR call reporting the incident was received at around 2:30 PM and they are working swiftly to track down the suspects.

A senior officer said, “We have launched a manhunt to trace the miscreants. CCTV footage is being reviewed, and multiple teams are working to identify and arrest the culprits at the earliest.”

This brazen daylight robbery has left traders in Chandni Chowk deeply worried, with many demanding increased police patrolling and security measures in the market area.