Dhanbad, Dec. 25 -- Markets across Jamtara remained closed on Thursday following a brazen armed robbery at a jewellery shop that left the owner critically injured, triggering anger and fear among traders, police said.

According to officials, four criminals carried out the robbery at gunpoint in a busy market area, looting cash and valuables worth several lakhs. During the incident, the shop owner was shot while resisting the robbers and was later shifted to Mission Hospital for advanced treatment.

Confirming the details, Jamtara superintendent of police (SP) Rajkumar Mehta said, "Four people committed the crime. One person sustained serious bullet injuries and has been referred to Mission Hospital. Police teams are investigating to iden...