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Jewellery shop heists continue to plague Mapusa

MAPUSA

The burglary at Nasnodkar Jewellers in Mapusa market is just the latest in a series of bold heists targeting jewellery shops in the town.

This is not the first time that jewellery shops in Mapusa have fallen victim to such crimes.

In 2021, a similar incident occurred at Shree Jewellers, located in the Braganza building opposite the Mapusa Kadamba bus stand.

In that case, thieves drilled a hole through the back wall of the shop to gain entry, making off with silver ornaments.

One of the most shocking incidents took place in 2012, when the owner of Kamaxi Jewellers in Mapusa was brutally murdered during a robbery.

The attack, which happened in broad daylight, sent waves of panic through the town.

The robbers stole nearly 3 kilograms of gold in what became one of the most notorious crimes in Mapusa’s recent history.


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Burglars target Mapusa market jewellery shop in daring heist

Significant amount of gold, silver stolen; robbery exposes gaps in market security

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Sep 24, 2024, 12:08 AM IST
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Burglars target Mapusa market jewellery shop in daring heist

MAPUSABurglars broke into a jewellery shop in the heart of Mapusa municipal market early Monday morning, stealing a significant amount of gold and silver items.The incident comes despite the recent inauguration of a police booth in the market, which had raised hopes for improved security.Nasnodkar Jewellers, a popular shop located in a prime area of the market, was the target of the heist.The burglars entered the shop through the roof by cutting open a heavily secured gate…

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