Wednesday, November 6, 2024
spot_img

Looting of Rs 42 lakh: Two held

Date:

Share post:

spot_img
spot_img

By Our Reporter

 SHILLONG: The State Police on Wednesday arrested two persons in connection with the looting of Rs 42 lakh from two employees of the Central bank of India, Anjalee Branch in the city on Tuesday.

The arrested persons have been identified as Bukul Deka, a casual employee of the bank, and Idris Ali.

Police suspect the possibility of a nexus between the casual employee of the bank and the unidentified miscreants who looted the money.

The incident took place at GS Road in the city at around 10.30 am when two employees of the bank were proceeding towards the UBI Bank in Police Bazar to deposit Rs 42 lakh collected at the bank. The miscreants threw chilli powder on the face of the two bank staff before they decamped with the huge sum of money.

Meanwhile, the duo has been remanded in ten-day police custody. Further investigation was on in the case, police informed.

 

spot_img
spot_img

Related articles

Cabinet okays PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme to provide financial aid to meritorious students

New Delhi, Nov 6: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the PM-Vidyalaxmi...

LMV licence holders can drive light transport vehicles, reiterates SC

New Delhi, Nov 6: The Supreme Court on Wednesday reiterated that Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) licence holders do...

Indian stock market hails Trump win, Sensex surges 901 points

Mumbai, Nov 6: The Indian benchmark indices on Wednesday welcomed Donald Trump's convincing victory in the US presidential...

Assam: 4 rhino poachers arrested in Darrang; arms, ammunition recovered

  Guwahati, Nov 6: The Assam Police on Wednesday arrested four suspected rhino poachers at Orang National Park and...