Jewelry Shops Targeted in Violent Heists

A jewellery store in Devizes was targeted by two masked men who demanded cash from staff but left empty-handed; police are treating it as a robbery and are investigating the suspects who fled in a silver Vauxhall Astra. In Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, a brutal robbery resulted in the death of the store owner, Jai Singh Soni, and injuries to others; police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the attackers. Additionally, a jeweller in Kanpur reported a theft where robbers stole gold, silver jewellery, and cash, prompting a police investigation. Meanwhile, in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Transport clarified that reports about canceling outdated driving licenses are false and announced plans to update records for two million license holders by year-end. These incidents highlight ongoing security challenges for jewellery shops, both in the UK and India.