Security guard attacks jewellery shop owner with hammer in Delhi, arrested

NEW DELHI: A private security guard allegedly attacked a jewellery showroom owner and hit him with a hammer after committing the robbery in Delhi, said police.
The incident took place at New Friends Colony area in southeast Delhi on Wednesday.
The showroom owner was seriously injured in the attack. The accused guard, Pawan Das, has been arrested by New Friends Colony Police from Khagaria district in Bihar, ANI quoted police as saying.
Officials said that during the probe it was revealed that the accused was in debt.
"The Showroom owner was seriously injured in the attack," police added.
"After committing the crime, the accused guard escaped to Bihar. Police have recovered all the stolen valuables," the official said.
- With inputs from ANI.