Delhi: INR 17 Lakh Looted in 28 Seconds; CCTV Captures Daring Gunpoint Robbery (Video)
According to police, the employee had stepped out of a finance firm's office carrying INR 17 lakh in cash when two men on a motorcycle intercepted him in East Delhi's Gandhi Nagar market. One of the assailants allegedly brandished a firearm, snatched the cash bag and fled with his accomplice.
Two bike-borne assailants allegedly robbed a finance company employee of INR 17 lakh at gunpoint in just 28 seconds in East Delhi's Gandhi Nagar market, with the entire incident captured on CCTV. The daylight robbery took place on Friday as the employee was carrying cash outside his office, prompting Delhi Police to launch a manhunt for the accused.
Robbery Unfolded in Less Than Half a Minute
According to police, the employee had stepped out of a finance firm's office carrying INR 17 lakh in cash when two men on a motorcycle intercepted him. One of the assailants allegedly brandished a firearm, snatched the cash bag and fled with his accomplice. The entire sequence of events lasted only 28 seconds, highlighting the speed and planning behind the robbery. CCTV footage from the area has become a key piece of evidence in the investigation. Delhi Robbery Case: Delivery Boy, 2 Accomplices Arrested for Staging INR 6.5 Lakh Loot in Wazirabad; CCTV Shows Him ‘Smiling’ During Incident.
INR 17 Lakh Looted in 28 Seconds in Delhi
CCTV Footage Under Scanner
Investigators are analysing CCTV recordings from the crime scene and nearby routes to identify the suspects and trace their escape path. Police teams have also begun collecting forensic evidence and questioning witnesses in the area. Officials believe the footage will help establish the movement of the accused before and after the robbery and determine whether they had conducted prior surveillance of the victim. ‘Gala Ghotu’ Gang Strikes in Delhi: Maujpur Robbery Caught on Camera, Victim Assaulted Late Night.
Police Launch Manhunt
Delhi Police have registered a case and formed multiple teams to track down the bike-borne robbers. Authorities are examining the motorcycle used in the crime and verifying whether the accused were involved in similar incidents reported in the city. Police have not announced any arrests so far and said the investigation is continuing.
Daylight Heist Raises Security Concerns
The incident has raised concerns over the safety of individuals transporting large amounts of cash in busy commercial areas. Gandhi Nagar is one of Delhi's busiest wholesale markets, attracting thousands of traders and shoppers daily. Authorities have urged businesses handling significant cash transactions to adopt enhanced security measures, while the investigation into the robbery remains underway.
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