Jaipur Police Arrest Three in Rs 60 Lakh Armed Robbery Case
The Jaipur police made a major breakthrough in the investigation of a Rs 60 lakh armed robbery that took place in the Murlipura area last week. The police arrested three individuals, including the alleged mastermind Tilak Lohia, a habitual offender with multiple cases of murder and robbery registered against him. The gang had gained the trust of the victim by renting a flat from him and offered a 10% commission to help collect and deposit cash, before executing a well-planned robbery on May 9. The police recovered Rs 44 lakh in cash from one of the accused in New Delhi, where he was apprehended.
Key Takeaways:
- Three individuals, including Tilak Lohia, were arrested for their involvement in a Rs 60 lakh armed robbery in the Murlipura area.
- The gang had rented a flat from the victim, Chandrashekhar, and offered him a 10% commission to help collect and deposit cash.
- The police recovered Rs 44 lakh in cash from one of the accused in New Delhi.
- The gang used a car with a UP registration number to flee the scene of the crime.
- The police used CCTV footage, technical surveillance, and informant inputs to track down the accused and arrest them.
- The arrested accused include Tilak Lohia, a habitual offender with multiple cases of murder and robbery registered against him.
- Two other accused, Ajay Dan and Archana Singh, were also apprehended based on Lohia's interrogation.
Statistics:
- Rs 60 lakh: The amount stolen in the armed robbery.
- Rs 44 lakh: The amount recovered by the police from one of the accused in New Delhi.
- 10%: The commission offered by the gang to the victim, Chandrashekhar.
- May 9: The date the armed robbery took place.
Sources:
- TNN (as cited in the original text)