Third accused in Shahabad dacoity arrested
Kurukshetra, August 8
The police have arrested the third suspect in a dacoity case, where a driver from Himachal Pradesh was allegedly robbed of Rs 50,000 on the National Highway-44 in Shahabad by cow activists last week.
The suspect has been identified as Sagar of Ambala.
The victim had accused the cow activists of thrashing and robbing him of cash for allegedly smuggling bovine in his vehicle. Later, the police arrested Sri Krishna Gau Sewa Society president Ajay, and another suspect Tajinder had surrendered a few days back. During their two-day remand, the police had recovered a stick used in crime and Rs 2,000.
After further inquiry and pressure mounted by the police, Sagar also surrendered. He was produced before a court, which sent him to jail.
According to information, the case has been now transferred to the Ambala police. Sources said expressing dissatisfaction with the probe, the suspects had approached higher authorities following which the case had been transferred.
Shahabad DSP Gurmail Singh said: “The case has been transferred. I can’t comment on the reasons behind the transfer.”
A case was registered under the IPC and the Arms Act at Shahabad police station.
