Raipur Police have cracked a daylight robbery case in the Gudhiyari police station area within hours of the incident, arresting the alleged mastermind while continuing searches for three other accused who remain on the run.

The arrested accused has been identified as Kanwar Bagh, who is alleged to have planned and executed the robbery along with his associates. Police said raids are underway to apprehend the remaining suspects and recover the looted cash.

Victim Assaulted Before Robbery

According to police, complainant Ajit Nadar lodged a report at Ramnagar police outpost stating that on July 30, around 6:30 pm, his son had left home to go to a nearby shop. When he reached Gopal Nagar, Kanwar Bagh, a local resident, allegedly intercepted him along with three accomplices.

The accused reportedly abused the victim, threatened him with dire consequences, assaulted him and fled after snatching the cash he was carrying.

Based on the complaint, Gudhiyari Police registered a case under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and launched an investigation.

Special Team Formed

Taking the incident seriously, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North Zone) Deepmala Kashyap directed officers to ensure the immediate arrest of those involved.

Following the instructions, Additional DCP Aditya Pandey, Assistant Commissioner of Police Poornima Lama, Ramnagar Outpost In-charge and the Anti-Crime and Cyber Unit (ACCU) constituted a special investigation team to trace the accused.

Mastermind Identified Through Technical Evidence

Police examined eyewitness accounts, questioned the victim and analysed technical evidence along with information gathered through local intelligence.

The investigation led officers to Kanwar Bagh, who was taken into custody shortly after the incident.

During interrogation, the accused allegedly confessed to committing the robbery with three associates.

Search On For Remaining Accused

Police said the identities of the remaining three accused have been established, and multiple teams are conducting raids to arrest them.

Officials added that efforts are also underway to recover the stolen cash and any other evidence linked to the robbery.

Further investigation into the case is in progress.