Betrayal for Silver: Employee Masterminds Robbery of Own Boss in Sultanpur
Sultanpur police arrest a traitorous employee and an accomplice for the robbery of a silver wholesaler. Stolen jewelry and a firearm recovered.
In a shocking case of trust betrayed, the Sultanpur police and the Special Operations Group (SOG) have dismantled a robbery plot where a silver wholesaler was targeted by his own employee. The joint team successfully arrested two suspects on Friday at 12:00 PM, recovering a significant amount of stolen valuables and an illegal weapon.
The Heist: A Violent Ambush
The incident dates back to November 4, when Himanchal Mishra, a prominent wholesale dealer of silver rings, was heading toward the Balipur market. He was traveling by motorcycle, accompanied by his employee, Lallan Giri. As they approached Teeker Mor, the journey took a violent turn.
Assailants on a motorcycle suddenly intercepted them. In a swift attack, the robbers struck Mishra on the head with the butt of a firearm, leaving him incapacitated. The criminals seized a bag filled with silver ornaments and sped away from the scene, leaving the trader injured and robbed.
The Inside Job: A Conspiracy of Greed
While the robbery seemed like a random act of violence, the victim, Himanchal Mishra, had a lingering suspicion that the betrayal came from within. His instincts proved correct during the police investigation.
Authorities revealed that Lallan Giri, a resident of Sevra village and an employee of Mishra, had conspired to rob his employer. Giri had previously worked in Delhi, where he met Surjeet Singh Sandhu, a resident of Punjab. The two plotted the crime together, with Giri acting as the inside man. On November 4, Giri provided Sandhu with critical intelligence, including the trader's exact travel route and schedule, enabling the ambush to be executed with precision.
The Crackdown and Recoveries
Following a rigorous manhunt, the police arrested Lallan Giri and another accomplice, Radheshyam Verma. The recovery made from the suspects highlights the scale of the theft. Police seized:
- Silver Valuables: 4 kilograms and 252 grams of silver jewelry, including silver currency notes and two ornaments themed around Radha, valued at approximately Rs 8.50 lakh.
- Weaponry: A .315 bore illegal firearm and one live cartridge.
- Personal Documents: The victim's PAN card, Aadhaar card, driver's license, bill book, and tax invoice.
Reward for Police Bravery
Recognizing the efficiency and hard work of the team that cracked the case, the Superintendent of Police has announced a cash reward of Rs 25,000 for the officers involved in the arrests and recovery.
While two suspects are now behind bars, the investigation remains active. Police are currently conducting raids to track down and apprehend the remaining individuals involved in the conspiracy, including Surjeet Singh Sandhu.