A four-member gang, posing as authorities officers, allegedly stormed right into a residence at Yelahanka in Bengaluru and made away with Rs 1.5 crore in money and 50 grams of gold jewelry on Friday.
In keeping with the police, the gang arrived in an Innova automotive fitted with a faux quantity plate on the residence of 1 Giriraj at round 7.45 am. Claiming to be from a authorities division, the lads pressured their means into his residence.
On the time, Giriraj was away, however his members of the family have been current, based on the First Info Report (FIR) registered in reference to the case on Sunday. The gang questioned the residents in regards to the cash stored in the home, insisting that that they had credible details about giant sums saved there.
They then situated a bag within the kitchen containing money that Giriraj is claimed to have withdrawn for the acquisition of land. After confirming that the home-owner was not current, the gang seized the bag, together with gold ornaments, earlier than fleeing from the spot.
On receiving the criticism, the Yelahanka police launched a probe. CCTV footage from the realm is being examined to hint the suspects and their automobile, based on sources. Preliminary investigation suggests the gang had prior information of the money saved in the home with the police suspecting the involvement of individuals acquainted with Giriraj within the crime.
A number of groups have been shaped to nab these concerned within the theft, the police stated.