Three people carried out a dacoity on Monday morning at the Air India cargo complex adjacent to the domestic airport, an airport official said.
Three people carried out a dacoity on Monday morning at the Air India cargo complex adjacent to the domestic airport, an airport official said.
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They then looted four boxes of gold and silver (believed to be about 100 kgs). According to Air India, the 6 boxes containing gold and silver coins belonged to Pidilite Industries and was to be sent to Hyderabad.
When he attempted to stop them from trespassing into the cargo area, the dacoits whipped out a sharp object and injured him in the leg. He was rushed to a nearby hospital.
"As per preliminary information available, they succeeded in looting a consignment but its content or value are not yet known," the official said.
All three criminals managed to escape.
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