Gang robs two jewellers in Kerala of gold worth Rs 1.8 crore

Representative image of gold ornaments.

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Two Thrissur-based jewellers were robbed of gold valued at around Rs 1.8 crore allegedly by a four-member gang near the railway station here, police said on Saturday.

The men were on their way to the railway station when a gang waylaid them on Friday night and took away the bags containing the jewellery.

A senior police official said the stolen gold ornaments weigh a little around 3.2 kg.

The jewellers are partners and are running their business in the city, police said adding investigation is on.