Chandigarh, March 5 -- In a daring daylight robbery that has sent shockwaves throughout Gurdaspur, a group of five armed men disguised in traditional Nihang Sikh attire looted valuables worth approximately Rs 7 crore from the residence of a prominent jeweller on Thursday morning.

The incident occurred around 8:00 am at the home of Varun Mahajan, located in the Scheme Number 5 area on Jail Road. The assailants not only decamped with a massive quantity of gold jewellery and cash but also stole the family's SUV to aid their escape.

According to Neha Mahajan, the jeweller's wife, the robbers gained entry while their driver, Sarabjit Singh, was cleaning vehicles outside. The men reportedly engaged the driver in conversation before forcing thei...