Cuttack businessman looted at gunpoint inside apartment

A businessman in Cuttack fell victim to an armed robbery on Monday, during which perpetrators allegedly threatened him at gunpoint and took the valuables. The incident occurred at his residence in Bikash Nagar locality, which falls under Badambadi Police limits.

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The businessman claimed that the robbers made away with Rs 5 lakh after subjecting him to physical assault. His driver was also injured in the attack.

Local law enforcement has launched a probe to uncover further details and apprehend the suspects involved.

The businessman was followed

“After reaching the apartment, I got down from my vehicle and was approaching towards my house on the first floor. A miscreant came behind me. When I saw him, I stopped. Immediately, he beat me severely and snatched a bag containing cash of around Rs 5 lakh. He decamped with the cash-bag on a motorcycle,” the victim said to OTV.

“Two unidentified youths are involved in the armed crime. One had followed me and the other one was waiting in the basement of the apartment,” the businessman stated.

“Some accused had also previously followed the man a month ago. Since he has a business establishment in the Malgodown locality, they suspected him to be carrying huge cash. Perhaps, the criminals got the opportunity today and looted him,” a resident expressed.

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When contacted, local police did not divulge much detail saying the probe is underway.