A 21-year-old man was arrested within 24 hours after allegedly entering an elderly couple's house at knifepoint and robbing a gold necklace in Chhattisgarh's Durg district. The incident, captured on CCTV cameras installed inside the house, took place in the Nevai police station area.

According to police, the accused, identified as Vibhanshu Mahobia, a native of Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh, entered the residence with his face covered using a cloth. Armed with a sharp-edged weapon, he allegedly threatened the elderly couple and demanded cash and jewellery before fleeing with a gold necklace.

Incident Captured on CCTV

The CCTV footage of the robbery has surfaced, showing the masked accused entering the house while the elderly man was resting on a sofa. The video also captures the accused threatening the elderly woman with a knife, demanding valuables, and dragging her back when she attempted to move outside the house.

After snatching the gold necklace from the victim, the accused fled from the scene.

Victims Were Alone at Home

Police said the complaint was lodged by V. Kumar (59), a resident of Flat No. 109, Shubhkamna Heights, Pragati Nagar. Kumar told investigators that he was at work on July 4 when the family's domestic helper, Girja Yadav, informed him over the phone that an unknown person had entered his house where his elderly parents were alone.

Based on the complaint, Nevai police registered a robbery case and launched an investigation.

Accused Traced Through Technical Evidence

Investigators inspected the crime scene, questioned witnesses and analysed technical evidence, including CCTV footage, to identify the suspect.

Police later arrested Vibhanshu Mahobia, who was staying in a rented accommodation in the Hospital Sector area under Bhilai Nagar police station limits.

Bike, Weapon and Clothes Seized

During interrogation, police recovered the motorcycle allegedly used in the crime, the sharp-edged weapon and the clothes worn by the accused during the robbery.

The accused was produced before a local court and subsequently remanded to judicial custody.

Probe Continues

Preliminary investigation suggests that the accused had entered the house with the intention of committing robbery. Police are also verifying whether he has any previous criminal record or involvement in similar offences.

The investigation is continuing.

A woman was seriously injured after being attacked with a knife inside her house in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa on Friday afternoon. The incident took place in the Bichhiya police station area near Lohi Petrol Pump, triggering panic among local residents and raising concerns over safety in residential localities.

The injured woman, identified as Vidya Saket, a resident of the Lohi area, sustained severe injuries on her face and neck during the assault. She was rushed to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, where doctors are monitoring her condition and continuing treatment. Police have detained two people, including the woman accused of carrying out the knife attack, and launched a detailed investigation into the motive behind the incident.

Attack Inside House

According to local residents, the incident occurred around 2:45 pm near the Lohi Petrol Pump area under the jurisdiction of Bichhiya police station. Witnesses said a young man and a woman were seen walking toward the locality shortly before the attack. The accused woman allegedly entered Vidya Saket’s house directly while the victim was asleep inside. Soon after entering the room, the accused reportedly launched a sudden knife attack on the woman, targeting her neck and face. The victim screamed for help as the attack unfolded inside the house. Residents rushed toward the house after hearing loud cries and commotion from inside the locality.

Residents Catch Accused

Local resident Ramswaroop Patil said nearby people immediately gathered at the spot after hearing the disturbance. During the chaos, locals managed to overpower the young man accompanying the accused woman.

The accused woman was also stopped before she could escape from the scene. Both individuals were later handed over to the Bichhiya police station for questioning. Residents said the incident created fear and tension in the area as people struggled to understand the reason behind the violent attack. Police personnel reached the spot shortly after receiving information and began preliminary investigation procedures at the crime scene.

Victim Under Treatment

Doctors at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital said the victim suffered deep injuries on sensitive parts of her body, particularly around the neck and facial region. Hospital sources indicated that the woman lost a significant amount of blood before being brought for treatment. Medical teams are keeping her under observation due to the seriousness of the injuries. Family members and local residents gathered at the hospital after news of the attack spread across the locality. Officials said the victim remains under medical supervision and her condition is being closely monitored.

Tea Stall Operator

According to information gathered during the investigation, Vidya Saket runs a small tea and snacks shop in the Lohi area and is known among local residents.

Police officials are examining whether the attack had any personal connection, business dispute, or earlier rivalry linked to the victim or the accused individuals. Investigators are also trying to determine the relationship between the accused woman and the victim, as well as the role played by the detained young man who accompanied her to the location. So far, authorities have not confirmed any specific motive behind the incident.

Police Begin Probe

Bichhiya police have initiated questioning of both detained suspects and are collecting statements from eyewitnesses and nearby residents. Officials said forensic and circumstantial evidence from the scene is also being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.

Police sources stated that investigators are trying to establish whether the attack was pre-planned or the result of a sudden dispute. Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the accused persons, and no formal statement regarding the motive has been released. Senior police officials are expected to review the case details after preliminary findings are compiled.

Fear Among Residents

The daylight attack inside a residential house has shocked people in the Lohi locality and surrounding areas of Rewa district. Residents expressed concern over increasing incidents of violent disputes and said the attack has created fear, especially among women and elderly residents living alone during daytime hours.

Some locals demanded stronger police patrolling and faster response systems in residential neighbourhoods to prevent similar incidents in the future. The case has quickly emerged as a major public interest story in the region and is drawing attention across local Latest News Today and India News Update platforms.

Police officials said further legal action will depend on the victim’s medical report and statements recorded during the investigation. Authorities are also verifying whether the accused carried the weapon with prior intent or whether the attack resulted from an immediate confrontation. Meanwhile, doctors at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital continue treatment as family members await updates on Vidya Saket’s condition.