Daylight robbery: Like flames to smoke, cigarette distributor robbed of Rs15 lakh

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: In a daring daylight robbery in Nagarbhavi 2nd Stage, three armed men executed a heist, running away with Rs 15 lakh from a cigarette distributor.

As part of a routine collection from shops, Gopal, the victim was ambushed by three persons travelling on a two wheeler.

The incident unfolded when Gopal reached a shop at Papareddy Palya in Nagarbhavi. The robbers, donned in full-face helmets and armed with a gun, a sword, and pepper spray, launched a swift and calculated attack by using pepper spray on Gopal.

The sword-wielding assailants then slashed the handle of Gopal's cash bag during the scuffle, seizing the opportunity to grab the bag containing Rs 15 lakh before making a hasty escape.

The Annapoorneshwari Nagar police swiftly responded to the incident, registering a case and initiating an investigation into the daring robbery.

Shop owner Nathuram recounted the harrowing experience, stating, "They were wearing full-face helmets and were carrying two swords and a gun. They used pepper spray, cut the cash bag, and fled with it.

They may have followed the vehicle which was coming all the way from Kengeri.Reports suggest the incident occurred around 1 pm. ‘It all happened in just 30 seconds," Nathuram reportedly said.

As investigations unfold, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for heightened vigilance and security measures to safeguard against such criminal activities in broad daylight.