Sambalpur: Two Arrested in ₹1.20 Lakh Robbery Near Chaurpur Bridge; Police Recover ₹1.05 Lakh
Sambalpur: On Friday, Burla police arrested two suspects in a ₹1.20 lakh robbery near Chaurpur Bridge. The police seized ₹1.05 lakh from the suspects. M. Munna (23) and Dharu Das (23) were arrested in Pakalpali village, Asika police station, Ganjam district.
The incident occurred when Soumyajit Majhi withdrew ₹1.20 lakh from Sambalpur State Bank and was returning home on his bike. Near Chaurpur Chhak, close to the Mahanadi Bridge, he stopped to urinate. The suspects, arriving on a bike, broke into his bike’s dickey and stole the money before fleeing.
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Following Majhi’s complaint, Burla SDPO Ambit Mahanti and Burla police station in-charge Anil Pradhan formed a team to investigate. Using CCTV footage and other information, the police tracked down and arrested the suspects. They also found the bike (OD 05P 7442) and the iron rod used in the crime.
The investigation revealed that the suspects were involved in several robberies in various districts and states. They would rent a place in one area, commit a robbery, and then relocate to another. Arresting these interstate robbers presented a significant challenge for the police.
