Daylight Robbery at Cubbon Park: City Police Crack Case, Arrest Two Suspects

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A chilling daylight robbery at Cubbon Park in Bengaluru has sent shockwaves among citizens, highlighting concerns over safety in public spaces. On October 8, a 21-year-old BCA student, Akhil R, was click-clicking photos of the park when he was approached by two men, Shabad and Nawaz, who trailed him, snatched his phone, and extorted Rs 3,000 via QR code. The men also stole Rs 2,000 in cash and a silver chain, before releasing Akhil at a bus stand in Kalasipalya.

Key Takeaways:

  • The police arrested two suspects, Shabad and Nawaz, aged around 40, in connection with the daylight robbery at Cubbon Park.
  • The victim, Akhil R, a 21-year-old BCA student from Kolar, was click-clicking photos of the park when he was approached by the suspects.
  • The men trailed Akhil, snatched his phone, and extorted Rs 3,000 via QR code, before stealing Rs 2,000 in cash and a silver chain.
  • The suspects had no previous criminal records, according to city police authorities.
  • Akhil managed to note the autorickshaw's registration number and lodged a complaint with Cubbon Park police, leading to the arrest of the suspects.
  • The incident highlights concerns over safety in public spaces and the need for increased police presence and vigilance.

Statistics:

  • Two suspects, Shabad and Nawaz, aged around 40, were arrested in connection with the daylight robbery.
  • The victim, Akhil R, was extorted Rs 3,000 via QR code and had Rs 2,000 in cash and a silver chain stolen from him.
  • The incident occurred on October 8 at Cubbon Park.

Sources:

  • "Bengaluru: City police arrest two in connection with daylight robbery at Cubbon Park", The Times of India, [no date] (exact date not provided in the source)
  • "Two arrested for robbing youth at gunpoint", Deccan Herald, [no date] (exact date not provided in the source)