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Crime
Armed gang of five foiled by shopkeepers in Khanda, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 06:01 PM
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Five armed robbers attempted to loot a shop in front of Khanda police station; shopkeepers resisted, police rescued the injured and recovered the stolen items.
A group of five armed men tried to rob a shop located directly opposite the police station in Khanda, Madhya Pradesh. The assailants brandished weapons and attempted to seize the merchant's belongings.
The shopkeepers did not surrender; they confronted the intruders, forcing the robbers to retreat. Police officers on duty quickly intervened, apprehending the attackers and escorting the two injured merchants to the nearby Moghata police station.
From there, the victims were transferred to the district hospital where they are currently receiving treatment. According to local authorities, both merchants lost consciousness after the clash, but their bag, mobile phone and other personal effects were recovered intact.
The incident underscores the vigilance of local traders and the prompt response of law‑enforcement officials in preventing a robbery in the town.
The shopkeepers did not surrender; they confronted the intruders, forcing the robbers to retreat. Police officers on duty quickly intervened, apprehending the attackers and escorting the two injured merchants to the nearby Moghata police station.
From there, the victims were transferred to the district hospital where they are currently receiving treatment. According to local authorities, both merchants lost consciousness after the clash, but their bag, mobile phone and other personal effects were recovered intact.
The incident underscores the vigilance of local traders and the prompt response of law‑enforcement officials in preventing a robbery in the town.