A daring robbery took place near CG Road, where three unidentified men looted ₹20 lakh from a driver transporting cash for an angadia firm. The incident, involving dramatic sequences of traffic, assault, and a high-stakes getaway, has left the city stunned.
According to the complaint filed at Ellisbridge police station, the victim, Suresh Garasia, was driving a Scorpio car carrying ₹20 lakh in cash for an angadia firm from Super Mall on CG Road. The cash, stored in a black round bag, was placed on the passenger seat.
As Garasia approached Sahajanand College crossroads at around 6.15 pm, a man on a black Activa intercepted his car. The Activa driver, described as being 40-45 years old, wearing a black jacket and a helmet, demanded Garasia to roll down the window, accusing him of hitting his scooter. When Garasia complied, the man allegedly grabbed his collar and began to argue.
During the commotion, two more men on a motorcycle arrived at the scene. Taking advantage of the distraction, they smashed the driver’s side window, grabbed the bag containing the cash, and fled the scene. Despite Garasia’s attempts to hold onto the bag, the culprits overpowered him and escaped with the money.
The victim immediately informed his employer, Vikas, and the firm’s manager, Prakash, about the robbery. After regrouping, they reported the incident to the police and provided details about the assailants.
Ellisbridge police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Sureshbhai claimed he could identify the primary suspect, whose face was partially visible through the open visor of his helmet.
“The police are examining CCTV footage from the area and questioning witnesses to track down the suspects. This is a high-priority case, and we are confident of apprehending the culprits soon,” said K M Bhuva, police inspector of Ellisbridge police station.
“Apart from that three teams have been formed including crime branch officials to track down the accused involved the crime” further said Bhuva.