Robbers loot Rs 2 lakh from scrap dealer

Ludhiana, June 23

Two armed robbers looted Rs 2 lakh from a scrap trader in the Industrial Area on Wednesday morning. The duo committed the crime after throwing chilly powder into the eyes of the victim.

SHO, Police Division 6, Inspector Amandeep Singh Brar, reached the spot and started a probe.

Complainant Jatinder Nagpal, of Basant Avenue said he owns Kanchan Manufacturing and Traders in Industrial Estate. This morning when he reached his shop and opened the lock, two bike- borne persons came and threw chilly powder into his eyes.

“I was carrying a bag containing cash. Despite robbers throwing the chilly powder into my eyes, I secretly put the bag under the air conditioner to prevent the loot, but they threatened to kill me with sharp weapons and asked me to handover the bag. It seemed that they were aware that the bag was containing cash,” the victim said.

The victim said robbers were wearing turbans and their faces were covered with masks. The SHO said CCTV cameras of the areas were being checked to get any clue about the accused. Soon, they would be arrested. — TNS

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