Ludhiana, May 29 -- Three unidentified armed robbers allegedly attacked a jeweller and a customer with sharp-edged weapons before fleeing with around 1 kg of silver jewellery, a gold chain and cash from a jewellery shop in Jagraon on Thursday evening.

The incident took place at Fancy Kanda Jewellers on Kuchha Malak Road in full public view, triggering panic in the area. Locals claimed that the accused opened fire in the air while escaping after residents attempted to chase them. However, police said the firing was yet to be confirmed.

According to police, the accused had also allegedly attempted robberies at a skin clinic and an eye clinic in Jagraon shortly before targeting the jewellery shop. Since both clinics were closed, the accuse...