Bhubaneswar, November 29: Jharsuguda police have arrested ten individuals, including two minors, in connection with the robbery of Mukesh Buchwani, a pan masala trader. The suspects raided both his shop and residence, executing the crime with chilling precision.

The robbery was reportedly planned two years ago. Armed criminals held the family at gunpoint and knifepoint for nearly three hours on November 19, looting cash and valuables.

Police recovered Rs 37,27,000 in cash, gold worth Rs 66,56,000, silver worth Rs 24,77,000, and several weapons, including three firearms, knives, and live bullets. They also seized two cars, two scooters, and a motorcycle.

The arrested persons are Sanjay Singh, Akash alias Radhakant Kahnar, Ashok Kumar Panda, Jagabandhu Behera, Kahna Charan Swain, Sanat alias Anand Rai, Jeetu alias Jitendra Sahu, and Pinki alias Sushilla Meher. The gang had specifically targeted Buchwani’s residence and shop, injuring him during the attack.

The police investigation is ongoing to uncover further details of this planned heist.