A group of robbers attempting to target a jewellery shop in Maharashtra's Palghar district opened fire before fleeing the scene after drawing the attention of locals, an official confirmed on Friday.

According to PTI, the incident occurred near Mamta Jewellers in the Kelwa Road area on Thursday night. At approximately 8 pm, a few individuals arrived at the jewellery store and began displaying suspicious behaviour, prompting local residents to take notice and gather around the shop. As the crowd grew, the miscreants panicked and fired shots into the air before making a hasty escape, an official from Safale police station informed PTI.