Man robbed of Rs 62 lakh at gunpoint in Delhi's Kapashera

NEW DELHI: A distributor working with a private company was robbed of Rs 62 lakh and his scooter at gunpoint in Kapashera, southwest Delhi. Police arrested five people in connection with the case, including an employee of the company.
The accused were identified as Asif (22), Amir (22), Hari Singh Nagar (20), Sanjay Anuragi (19), and Chandan Singh (29).
The incident was reported on 16 October, when Bhagwat Prasad was carrying Rs 62 lakh, collected from several small distributors and retailers in Dundahera, Gurgaon, and Kapashera.He was on his scooter heading home.
At around 12.20pm, when he reached Samalkha, he was intercepted by three individuals riding a black motorcycle without a number plate, their faces covered by helmets and masks. They attempted to snatch his bag containing Rs 1 lakh, which was lying at the footstep of the scooter, police said.
When Prasad resisted, one of the assailants brandished a pistol and threatened to kill him. They pushed the complainant, took his bag and scooter, and fled the scene.
Deputy commissioner of police (Southwest) Surendra Choudhary formed a team under Satyajeet Sarin, ACP (Vasant Kunj), to investigate the case.
More than 100 CCTV cameras installed near the crime scene and within a 10-15 km radius were thoroughly scrutinised.
The robbers were found riding on the complainant’s scooter and on a motorcycle without a number plate, wearing full-face helmets and masks to conceal their identities, police said.
Based on information, police apprehended Asif and Amir at Chhath Ghat Road in Dundahera as they were leaving for their hometown. They were found in possession of Rs 35 lakh, which was kept in their car. At their suggestion, the stolen scooter was also recovered.
The other accused were arrested for their involvement in the case. Following their leads, police recovered the remaining money, a brand-new bike, and the weapon used in the crime.
Inquiry revealed that Chandan, who works as a distributor for the company and used to collect cash from retailers, shared information about the movement of money with the other accused.