Berasia police have arrested the mastermind and gang involved in robbing a photographer near a petrol pump on Narsinghgarh Road, the main accused wanted to start business from the robbed valuables.
The crime reported on January 12, when Ajay Kushwaha, a photographer from Lateri, was robbed near a petrol pump on Narsinghgarh Road while on his way to a photoshoot. The robbers made off with his bike, mobile phone, and camera.
The police quickly traced the call made to Ajay by the main accused, Aniket, which led them to unravel the entire conspiracy.
According to Superintendent of Police, Pramod Kumar Sinha, Aniket, along with his girlfriend Janaki Sen, devised the plan after Aniket expressed his desire to start a videography business. Lacking funds and support from his family, Aniket and Janaki seized an opportunity after seeing an advertisement for Ajay's services. Janaki contacted Ajay on January 9, pretending to be interested in a photoshoot for a birthday party.
Along with four accomplices Khalid Khan, Anil Kushwaha, Bunty Dhakad, and Rajesh Raja the couple executed the robbery. Bunty’s mortgaged car was used in the crime, which was later seized by the police. It was revealed that Bunty had lent money on interest and used his car as collateral for the loan, which was then employed during the robbery.
The police arrested all six accused, and the stolen items, including the camera, were recovered. The investigation was led by Police Station In-charge Arun Sharma’s team, which successfully tracked down the culprits through meticulous investigation and evidence. The case highlights a bizarre crime driven by greed and a desire to start a business, leading to the arrest of the entire group.