Two bike borne unidentified criminals looted Rs 25,000 cash from Pashupati Mahato (72), a retired teacher under Chas Mufassil police station in Bokaro district and escaped,” said OC of the local police station.
Mahato, a resident of Andhertelia village, had made withdrawals of his pension amount from SBI Chas Court area branch and was on the way to his home. As he was about to reach his home,two bike born criminal intercepted Mahato and started talking to him in local language. suddenly one of them snatched the cash bag from Mahato and escaped, police said.
“It seems that at the time of cash withdrawal, one of the snatchers was watching me inside the bank and later followed me,” said Mahato.
“Cases have been registered and we are investigating the matter, criminals would be arrested soon. Meanwhile raids are on to nab the criminals. All entry and exit point were sealed after the incident,” said the Deputy Superintendent of Police.