PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Nov 10: In a brazen display of lawlessness, armed criminals once again challenged the police openly in steel city.
On Monday afternoon, three unidentified assailants looted Rs 10 lakh in broad daylight from the office of PK Construction Company located at Savitri Complex under the Birsanagar police station area.
The entire incident was captured on the office CCTV cameras.
According to reports, company owner Pankaj Kumar Singh was counting cash for labour payments when three helmet-wearing criminals barged into the office.
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Brandishing pistols, they snatched the cash-filled bag from him. While fleeing, the criminals also fired into the air to create panic in the area before escaping from the spot.
On getting information, a team led by the City DSP and Birsanagar police reached the location and initiated an investigation.
Police have seized the CCTV footage and are working to identify the culprits. The incident has triggered shockwaves in the locality, leaving traders and residents worried about rising crime.
Police officials have assured that the accused will be identified and arrested soon.
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Meanwhile, local residents and businessmen have raised serious questions over the effectiveness of police patrolling, especially in light of such a daring daytime heist.
