Jeweler Robbed in Khandwa's Punasa, Firing Spreads Panic; Owner Critically Injured

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News18•09-01-2026, 21:40
Jeweler Robbed in Khandwa's Punasa, Firing Spreads Panic; Owner Critically Injured
- •Seven armed miscreants robbed Krishna Jewelers in Punasa, Khandwa, assaulting owner Rakesh Soni and snatching two bags of jewelry.
- •The incident occurred as the shop owner was closing, highlighting security lapses in the market.
- •Robbers fired shots while fleeing towards Dharaji Road, causing panic and a stampede-like situation.
- •Rakesh Soni sustained severe injuries to his head, legs, and private parts, and was referred to Sanawad due to critical condition.
- •Khandwa SP Manoj Rai and Rural ASP Rajesh Raghuwanshi are on site; police launched a search operation and are reviewing CCTV footage.
Why It Matters: A jeweler was violently robbed in Khandwa's Punasa, raising serious concerns about market security.
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