In a rare and unusual burglary, thieves allegedly used chewing gum to disable surveillance cameras before breaking into a jewellery showroom in the Christian Basti area of Guwahati in the early hours of Tuesday, April 28.
The incident took place at the Giva Jewellery showroom, where the accused are believed to have carried out the theft with careful planning. Preliminary findings suggest that the miscreants deliberately covered CCTV cameras with chewing gum, effectively blocking surveillance before entering the premises.
Investigators suspect that a significant quantity of gold and diamond ornaments may have been stolen, although the exact value of the loss has not yet been confirmed.
A team from Assam Police, led by officials from Dispur Police Station, arrived at the scene soon after the incident was reported. The area has been secured, and forensic as well as technical teams are currently examining evidence and CCTV footage to identify the culprits.
Police officials stated that more details are expected after a thorough inventory check and detailed analysis of the surveillance data. An investigation is ongoing.
