Mumbai Police arrest two for firing at Angadiya businessman and looting Rs 50 lakh

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The Mumbai Police have arrested two individuals in connection with an armed robbery and attack on an Angadiya businessman within the jurisdiction of the MRA Marg police station, ANI reports.

According to officials, the incident involved the accused opening fire on the businessman and making off with gold jewellery and other valuables. The robbery was part of a premeditated plan involving a total of five conspirators, as revealed during the preliminary investigation.

An officer associated with the case stated, "The MRA Marg police have apprehended one accused, while the Crime Branch managed to arrest another." The official also confirmed that efforts are underway to track down the remaining three suspects who are still at large.

The heist, which targeted the businessman involved in the Angadiya courier network known for transferring valuables, resulted in the robbers escaping with a bag containing valuables worth an estimated ₹50 lakh. However, the swift action by law enforcement has led to the recovery of 90 per cent of the stolen items, as per ANI.

The investigation has further revealed that the conspiracy to commit the robbery was orchestrated by individuals known to the victim. This insider connection allowed the perpetrators to plan and execute the crime with precision, though their identities were eventually uncovered by the police.

Two arrested for demanding Rs 50 lakh extortion from businessman

Two men were arrested today for allegedly threatening a businessman and trying to extort Rs 50 lakh from him in northwest Delhi's Subhash Place, the police said. Himanshu Jain, a property dealer, and his employee Manoj Meena were arrested in connection with the case, they said.

On August 19, the businessman lodged a complaint at the Subhash Place police station alleging that he was being threatened over phone by the accused who were demanding Rs 50 lakh from him, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (northwest) Aslam Khan.

Based on a tip off and technical surveillance, a trap was laid to nab the accused and after an intense chase of seven days, the accused were arrested, Khan said. The accused revealed that in order to make easy money, they planned to place extortion calls to rich people across the city, the officer said. A mobile phone, a SIM used for commission of crime, and the documents used to procure the SIM were recovered from their possession, he said.

(With inputs from ANI)