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Robbery Gone Wrong: Jeweller's Killer Denied Bail
10 May
Summary
- Accused denied bail for stabbing a 75-year-old jeweller to death.
- Robbery attempt captured on CCTV, attacker caught by crowd.
- Court cited 19 stab injuries and substantial evidence against accused.
A man accused of fatally stabbing a 75-year-old jeweller during a robbery attempt last year has had his bail plea rejected. The incident occurred on December 4, 2025, when Ankit Gupta allegedly attacked Giridhari Lal Soni shortly after the shop opened. Gupta reportedly threw chilli powder at Soni and attempted to steal jewellery.
When Soni's son arrived and tried to intervene, Gupta allegedly stabbed both father and son multiple times. The entire event was captured on CCTV and Gupta was apprehended at the scene by a crowd.
During the bail hearing, the defense argued Gupta was falsely implicated due to his educational background, claiming the murder weapon was planted. However, the court noted the accused was named in the FIR, arrested from the crime scene, and the incident was recorded on camera.
Judge Vinod Singh Rawat highlighted the severity of the victim's injuries, noting 19 stab wounds, and stated there were insufficient grounds for granting bail, ultimately denying Gupta's application.
