Hazaribag/ Ranchi, Nov 18 (PTI) Four people were arrested in connection with the robbery of ornaments from a jeweller at gunpoint in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district, police said on Tuesday.

The robbed gold and silver ornaments, worth about Rs 1.5 crore, have been recovered, they said.

The jeweller was returning home on Sunday night from his shop in Barhi Chowk when armed men on two motorcycles intercepted him, and snatched his bags containing the ornaments before fleeing, they added.

"We have arrested four persons, and one accused is still absconding. We have recovered the robbed gold and silver ornaments from the possession of the arrested individuals," Superintendent of Police Anjani Anjan said.

An SUV, a motorcycle, three country-made pistols, six cartridges and two mobile phones hav

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