16 Feb 2010 JAIPUR: Two unidentified miscreants looted Rs 2.50 lakh from two electricity department employees who were returning to office after collecting the amount from consumers in Arniya village under Bandikui police station in Dausa district on Monday.
Police have registered a case in this regard and are investigating the incident.
According to police, Ram Kishore Sharma and Rameshwar Sharma were sitting at a shop of one Bhola Ram after collecting the electricity bill amount from the consumers of the area. Two persons on a motorcycle approached them and inquired about Bhola Ram, who was not present in the shop. Hearing this, they went away but as soon as the duo left the shop for their office to deposit the cash, the miscreants followed them. On reaching a deserted location, the duo tried to snatch the bag but when resisted, the miscreants threw chili powder in their eyes and snatched the bag, police said.
Sources said that though victims have sustained minor injuries, police are also looking into the possibility of their involvement in the incident.
Bandikui police said they have registered a case and are looking into the matter. Police have recorded statements of the victims and strict check has been launched in the area to nab the miscreants.
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Wondering if loots like this become threat to Rajasthan tour packages
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