Crime & Law · India
Robbers hold couple hostage, steal lakhs in separate incidents
In separate incidents across India, armed robbers targeted individuals by taking them hostage and stealing valuables. In Balaghat, a retired teacher couple was held captive and robbed of approximately ₹8 lakh. In Lucknow, a businessman and his family were attacked and robbed after being held hostage by armed assailants. Another report details an attempt to burn a woman alive for dowry in Meerut, where her relatives were also held hostage and beaten.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 2 · Right 1 n = 3
- Centre (2): Dainik Bhaskar, Patrika
- Right (1): Dainik Jagran