Five arrested in Darbhanga armed robbery case including ex-BJP worker
Police recovered 62 kg of silver and Rs 5.94 lakh in cash following the interception of a jewellery businessman's vehicle.
Police in Darbhanga arrested five people, including a former BJP functionary, in connection with the armed robbery of a jewellery businessman from West Bengal, according to the Deccan Herald on Wednesday.
The robbery occurred on Saturday night on the Shobhan-Ekmi road. Five armed men on two motorcycles intercepted the businessman's vehicle at an isolated location and stole bags containing cash and silver biscuits, the Darbhanga Police stated.
The driver of the vehicle was injured by a bullet when the robbers opened fire during the incident.
Following intelligence inputs, police arrested Chhotu Kumar Yadav at his Kadirabad residence and found Rs 5.94 lakh in a dressing table drawer. During questioning, Yadav named Nikki Sah and others as participants in the robbery, which was allegedly planned at Sah's restaurant in Rambagh.
Authorities have since arrested Vishal Mahaseth, also known as Vikki, Dheeraj Soni, Sanjeev Kumar Sah, and Tejas Abhishek Chandra. Nikki Sah remains at large. Police also recovered mobile phones, an empty 7.65 mm cartridge, and over 62 kg of silver.
BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi said the party would take strict measures if the involvement of Mahaseth, a former municipal-level worker, is established. Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor criticised Saraogi, claiming the BJP state president should be held answerable regarding his associate's alleged involvement.