A brazen armed robbery unfolded at PMJ Jewels Boutique in Jyothinagar, Karimnagar, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, around 10-11 AM. Five unidentified masked men arrived on two motorcycles and entered the jewellery showroom posing as customers. Once inside the shop, the gang pulled out firearms and fired 7-8 rounds to create panic and overpower any resistance from staff and security personnel present at the busy commercial establishment.
The firing resulted in injuries to four employees who attempted to intervene during the robbery. The injured staff members were immediately rushed to hospital for treatment. One sales manager is reported to be in serious but stable condition. Some Telugu news outlets have mentioned one fatality among the staff, though official confirmation from police primarily reports multiple injuries. The armed gang swiftly looted a substantial quantity of gold jewellery before fleeing the scene on their motorcycles.
Karimnagar police reached the crime scene immediately after receiving alerts about the incident. A comprehensive investigation has been launched with multiple approaches being employed. Police teams are analyzing CCTV footage from the showroom and surrounding areas, while forensic experts have recovered bullet casings and a gun magazine from the scene. Sniffer dogs have been deployed to track the suspects, and checkpoints have been established across the city and on major exit routes.
Karimnagar Commissioner of Police Gaush Alam briefed the media about the incident, confirming that five armed men entered the premises after pretending to be interested in purchasing gold. Special investigation teams have been formed to conduct a city-wide manhunt that may extend to inter-state operations if needed. Police suspect the robbery was a planned attack, with indications that the gang conducted reconnaissance of the showroom beforehand.
The incident occurred in a crowded area during broad daylight, causing widespread panic and commotion among shoppers and residents in the Jyothinagar locality. The busy commercial zone witnessed chaos as people scrambled for safety after hearing gunshots. Local MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar visited the crime scene, which is located near his office, and assured swift action against the perpetrators. The daring nature of the attack has sparked outrage and raised serious safety concerns among business owners and residents in the area.
The robbery was executed within minutes, demonstrating the organized nature of the criminal operation. Witnesses reported seeing the armed men arrive on two motorcycles and make their escape on the same vehicles after completing the heist. Police investigation continues as authorities work to identify and apprehend the suspects. No arrests have been made yet, and the manhunt remains active with multiple agencies coordinating efforts to track down the armed robbers.
