Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Robbers have reportedly looted around 500 bhoris of gold from a jewelry shop at Fortune Shopping Mall in Mouchak area of the capital.

The robbery took place between 3am and 4am on Wednesday night at 'Shampa Jewellers' on the mall's second floor,said police and shop owner.

Assistant Commissioner of DMP (Ramna Zone) Mazharul Islam said CCTV footage has been collected and police are investigating the matter.

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CCTV footage shows two members of the gang, wearing burqas, cutting the lock of the shop before making off with the gold ornaments.

Owner of the shop Achinta Kumar Biswas claimed that around 400 bhoris of displayed ornaments, 100 bhoris of mortgage...