Businessman Robbed of ₹7 Lakh at Gunpoint After Miscreants Ask for Cigarette in Jharkhand

A shocking robbery took place late Monday night in Arichuwa village, located in the Gopikandar police station area of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Five armed and masked criminals looted around ₹7 lakh from a local businessman at gunpoint, sending shockwaves through the community.

What Happened?

The victim, Naveen Rai, has been running a grocery shop and small hotel business from his home for the past 15 years. On the night of the incident, two customers were dining at his hotel when five masked men arrived on two bikes.

Three of the men approached Naveen and casually asked for a cigarette. After smoking, they suddenly pulled out pistols and threatened Naveen and his family. When the family tried to resist, the criminals fired shots in the air, forcing everyone inside the house.

How the Looting Unfolded

Once inside, the armed miscreants locked the entire family in a room and ransacked the house. They looted:

• ₹2 lakh in cash (meant for the victim’s daughter’s wedding)

• Gold and silver jewellery

• Stocked goods from the grocery store

• 10 liters of petrol stored in a jar

In total, the value of stolen items and cash amounted to approximately ₹7 lakh.

Ongoing Investigation

The Gopikandar police have begun a thorough investigation. Preliminary suspicion points to the dining customers possibly being involved in orchestrating the robbery. Authorities claim they are working on multiple leads and are confident that the culprits will soon be arrested.

Community in Shock

The incident has become a hot topic in the area, raising concerns about safety and law enforcement in semi-rural business zones. Locals are demanding swift action and increased patrolling to avoid further incidents like this.