₹45 Lakh Silver Heist: Thieves Scale Roof to Loot Kanpur Unit
Thieves stole 18kg of silver powder worth ₹45 lakh from a Kanpur processing unit. The daring heist was caught on CCTV.
In a daring midnight robbery, unidentified thieves successfully made off with 18 kilograms of silver powder from a processing facility in Kanpur. The stolen material, valued at approximately ₹45 lakh, was taken from a unit located within the Pawan Dal Mill premises in Pokharpur, under the Chakeri police station jurisdiction.
The Midnight Heist Caught on Camera
The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the local business community, was captured on CCTV cameras. According to the victim, businessman Nitin Tope, the facility has been operational for the past two years. Tope, a native of Maharashtra currently residing in Naubasta, runs the unit, which specializes in refining silver for Swastik Tench Jewellery, located in Naya Ganj.
The perpetrator's method of entry was highly calculated. After the factory was closed for the night following standard routine, the intruder gained access by descending through a hole in the roof. The thief used a rope tied to a pillar to drop into the facility, allowing them to evade traditional ground-level security. After securing the 18kg of silver powder, the thief fled the scene through the rear exit.
Workers Hear Noises But Fear Prevents Intervention
The theft was nearly discovered while it was in progress. Two workers residing on the premises reported hearing suspicious noises during the night. However, gripped by fear, they did not attempt to intervene or confront the intruder. It was only after the perpetrator had successfully escaped that the workers alerted the owner to the breach.
Police Launch Massive Investigation
Following the report, Chakeri police and ACP Ashutosh Kumar Singh arrived at the crime scene to initiate an investigation. The National President of the All India Jewellers Association confirmed that the facility is a specialized unit dedicated to refining old silver.
Current investigative efforts include:
- Forensic Analysis: A specialized forensic team has been deployed to collect physical evidence from the site.
- CCTV Review: Authorities are meticulously reviewing footage from the facility and surrounding areas to track the suspect's movement.
- Special Task Teams: ACP Singh has established two dedicated teams to pursue leads and resolve the case swiftly.
"We are working to resolve this matter as quickly as possible," stated ACP Singh, as police continue to piece together the details of the high-value robbery.