NO CLUE AS YET TO BANK DACOITY IN CHAUMUHAN

Mathura Nov. 23, 2014

 

Even before the sensational  bank dacoity in Chaumuhan could be worked out, armed bandits today looted Rs 1.5 lakhs from traders in a Scorpio, in the same area close to Jait police outpost.

 

Police said the case was being looked into. Officials said patrolling on the highway had been intensified.

 

Two days ago the Syndicate Bank branch was looted and armed bandits decamped with Rs 26 lakhs.

Three teams are still looking for clues. Shopkeepers in Chaumuhan are terrified and reluctant to carry on their business.

 

Three teams led by CO Refinery Dr Ajay Pal Singh, CO Sadar Preeti Priyadarshini and CO Chaata Atul Kumar Srivastav are engaged in analysing and monitoring movement of suspected gangs involved in similar crimes in the past. Record has been sought from the district jail  of accused in the February 17 Canara Bank heist in Kosi, and August 13, 2013 Dhauli Pyaoo post office break in. Police teams are also examining information from Agra, Hathras, Aligarh and Firozabad police of various gangs operating in the region. Meanwhile SSP Manzil Saini has sent five SHO Vrindavan, Jait chowki incharge, a sub inspector and two constables to the police lines.

 

Talking to TOI, Manzil Saini said "these people had not been doing even basic policing work. The banks had not been visited, guards not checked. I had to take a tough step."