In separate incidents, armed robberies at jewellery stores resulted in violence and significant thefts. In Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, a gang of approximately 15 men stormed a jewellery shop, injuring a police officer and a bystander during the heist, with an ongoing search for the suspects. Meanwhile, in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, three masked men armed with pistols looted jewellery worth over Rs 11 lakh, firing several shots, although no serious injuries were reported. CCTV footage captured their aggressive tactics as they threatened staff and escaped on motorcycles, prompting a police investigation and manhunt. Both incidents highlight the rising concerns regarding safety and security in retail environments. Authorities are currently working to apprehend the perpetrators in both cases.