No breakthrough in attack on jeweller brothers

Jaipur: A day after two jeweller brothers were attacked with rods and allegedly shot at in Jamdoli, police are yet to identify the assailants despite questioning more than a dozen suspects and examining CCTV footage.Investigators are probing the suspected robbery angle after the attackers allegedly tried to snatch a bag containing jewellery before fleeing with two small jewellery boxes, according to the victims’ family.The victims, Sonu Swarnkar alias Soni (35) and Nishu Soni (38), run S R Jewellers in Radha Govind Vihar. They were returning home on a scooter from their showroom Wednesday night when motorcycle-borne assailants intercepted them about 700 metre from their residence.According to Jamdoli police, the attackers opened fire, causing the brothers to fall off their scooter, then assaulted them with sticks and iron rods when they resisted the attempt to snatch the jewellery bag.Seema Gupta (32), who lives opposite the spot, rushed to help them with stones but was allegedly shot in the leg before the attackers fled.All three injured people were taken to SMS Hospital. Police teams fanned out across nearby areas after the incident and questioned more than 12 suspects, but the identities of the attackers remain unconfirmed. Investigators are examining CCTV footage to trace their movements and establish their identities.Police are also awaiting medical findings to confirm whether Seema sustained pellet injuries. The investigation is continuing.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Jaipur | Silver Rate in Jaipur | Bank Holidays in Jaipur | Public Holidays in Jaipur | Jaipur AQI | Weather in Jaipur | Petrol Price in Jaipur | Diesel Price in Jaipur | CNG Price in Jaipur | LPG Price in JaipurStay updated with the latest Jaipur news. Download the TOI App.