Habibganj police have nabbed two robbers who have looted Rs 5.25 lakh near Parul Hospital on Friday.
A student was robbed of Rs. 5.25 lakhs in broad daylight in Bhopal on Thursday. Two accused came on a scooter, first hit the victim's scooter due to which they fell and then stabbed him in the back to scare him.
After this, they snatched his bag full of money and fled. The incident took place at Kilandeo Tower Square. The student was going home after withdrawing money from the bank.
The police have arrested four accused in the case. The main accused is a close friend of the student. He had hatched the entire conspiracy of the robbery.
The looted amount of Rs. 5 lakhs, knife and the scooter used in the crime have been seized from the possession of the accused.
Police Commissioner Harinarayanchari Mishra said that based on the student's suspicion in the case, the police detained his close friend Anas Ali (23) late at night. He told the police that he had confessed to the robbery with his friends Altaf Ansari (20) resident of Aishbagh, Alfaz Khan (24) resident of Talaiya and Ayan Riyaz (20) resident of Talaiya. He was aware that complainant Ahmad would go to MP Nagar on Friday afternoon to cash the cheque.
Out of the looted amount, accused Alfaz gave Rs 3 lakh, Ayan gave Rs 1 lakh and Altaf gave Rs 1.25 lakh. After the crime, the accused divided the money among themselves in a field behind Bharat Talkies. Alfaz was going to give half the amount of Rs 1.5 lakh to Anas.
Accused Anas is a close friend of complainant Ahmad. Before withdrawing the money, Ahmad took Anas to the bank in his own vehicle. From here, he withdrew Rs 5.25 lakh by withdrawing the cheque. After this, he left for home on his moped. On the way, Anas got off the vehicle saying that he had some urgent work.
Accused Altaf and Alfaz committed the robbery at a short distance. Anas and Ayan were standing far away and watching the crime. It was already decided that in case of any problem at the spot, both of them would come to help.
Ahmed Raza is 18 years old. He took a drop this year after passing 12th. His husband Abdul Sattar is in the marble business. He is also a farmer.
A customer had recently paid by cheque after buying marble. Ahmed had gone to the bank to encash the cheque from his house in Malviya Nagar. He was returning home after taking money from the bank in MP Nagar Zone-2.