The robbery is reportedly the first incident of its kind in the Chala market, a major commercial centre in Thiruvananthapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram: Nearly 100 sovereigns of gold were allegedly snatched from a jewellery shop owner by a gang of motorcycle-borne men in Thiruvananthapuram's Chala market late on Thursday night.
The incident took place when the owner of Vaishnavi Jewellery was returning home after closing his shop on Sabhavathi Kovil Road in Chala. The gang, which arrived on two motorcycles, reportedly intercepted him and fled with the gold.
The exact quantity of gold stolen is yet to be established. While some reports put the amount at nearly 100 sovereigns, others said around 2 kg of gold was taken.
Police examine CCTV footage to identify suspects
The incident occurred around 10 pm. The Fort police have launched an investigation to identify those involved. Investigators are examining CCTV footage from the area and focusing on the motorcycles used by the suspects to trace their movements.
First such robbery reported in Chala market
The robbery is reportedly the first incident of its kind in the Chala market, a major commercial centre in Thiruvananthapuram.
Published: 13 Nov 2026, 06:46 am IST
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