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Robbers Posing as Cops Steal Rs 72 Lakh Cash in Hyderabad

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On June 18, a bullion merchant approached the Market police in Secunderabad, alleging that robbers, posing as cops, stole Rs 72 lakh cash from his possession. The police initiated a thorough investigation, scrutinizing footage from over 100 CCTV cameras and arresting 18 offenders from different places in the city, including a police constable. The investigation revealed a complex scheme where the robbers posed as bullion traders and promised to sell gold at a discounted rate, before assaulting the victim and fleeing with the cash. The police also recovered Rs 43 lakh cash, Rs 6 lakh worth of gold, two cars, four bikes, and 23 mobiles from the arrested gang members.

Key Takeaways:

  • The incident occurred on June 18, when robbers posing as cops stole Rs 72 lakh cash from a bullion merchant's possession in Secunderabad.
  • The police investigation revealed a complex scheme where the robbers promised to sell gold at a discounted rate and then assaulted the victim and fled with the cash.
  • Eighteen offenders from two gangs have been arrested, including a police constable, while 10 of their associates are absconding.
  • The arrested gang members possessed Rs 43 lakh cash, Rs 6 lakh worth of gold, two cars, four bikes, and 23 mobiles.
  • The robbers, who were also into water and recovery of loan defaulters' vehicles businesses, were using the stolen cash to fund their operations.

Statistics:

  • Rs 72 lakh cash was stolen from the bullion merchant's possession.
  • 18 offenders from two gangs have been arrested, including a police constable.
  • 10 of the gang members' associates are absconding.
  • Rs 43 lakh cash and Rs 6 lakh worth of gold were recovered from the arrested gangs.
  • Two cars, four bikes, and 23 mobiles were also recovered from the arrested gangs.

Sources:

  • TIMES NEWS NETWORK Hyderabad: Robbers robbed! The intriguing sequence of events occurred at Pot Market in Secunderabad on June 18.
  • DCP (DCP), North Zone, Rashmi Perumal, as quoted by TIMES NEWS NETWORK Hyderabad.

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