A 52-year-old Indore based trader was robbed of his bag carrying Rs 7.3 lakh cash near Bhopal talkies square by two bike-borne miscreants late in the night on Monday; Hanumanganj police have started investigation.
According to the police the victim Kailash Chandra Shrivastava was robbed by bike borne miscreants while on his way to Halapura bus stand along with his relative at around 11 in the night on Monday. The victim escaped the attack but failed to save his bag carrying cash. The victim and his relative approached Hanumanganj police and lodged a complaint. In his complaint he stated that the incident took place at 11 pm when he was on his way to Halalpura bus stand after meeting owner of Gori Enterprises near Bada Bagh Kabristan.
The total loss in the robbery is around Rs 7.33 lakh claimed the victim. The police have registered a case under Section 392 of the IPC and have started further investigation. The victim is a resident of Indore and is involved in dealing in grocery goods.
Police have intensified the search for the miscreants. The nearby areas of the spot would be searched and habitual criminals of the area would be quizzed during the investigation.
Police suspect that the victim was followed and attacked when he was carrying cash. He was sitting pillion with the bag carrying cash which was targeted by the miscreants.
Victim frequently visits Bhopal from Indore in connection with his business and usually carries cash involved in the trade.