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Jeweller stabbed to death by robbers

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Press Trust of India Ghazipur (UP)
Four robbers stabbed a jeweller to death and critically injured his wife at their home in Bhudkuda area before decamping with jewellery, police sources said here today.

The robbers attacked Uday Verma (35) when he entered his home after closing shop in Jakhania Bazar last night, police said.

When Uday's wife Meena Devi attempted to rescue him, she was also attacked by the robbers, who decamped with jewellery and other items, they said.

The couple was rushed to hospital where Uday died during treatment, while Meena's condition was stated to be serious, they said.

The matter is being probed, they said.

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First Published: Apr 09 2013 | 10:30 AM IST

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