A 47-year-old trader in Delhi was robbed of ₹2.5 million by two bike-borne assailants, prompting a police investigation and search for the suspects.
A 47-year-old trader was allegedly robbed of Rs 25 lakh by two bike-borne persons in northwest Delhi's Subhash Place area, police said on Friday.
The incident took place when the victim, identified as Mangal Sen, a resident of Old Sabzi Mandi, was returning on his motorcycle from Kucha Mahajani, they said.
According to police, Sen, who is associated with a private firm operating from Netaji Subhash Place, was carrying the cash when the two unidentified men intercepted him on the way.
"The accused blocked his path, overpowered him and snatched the cash before fleeing the spot on their motorcycle," the officer said.
Police said a PCR call was received regarding the robbery, following which a team rushed to the scene.
A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the accused, police said.
CCTV footage from nearby areas is being scanned to trace the route taken by the suspects, while local informers have also been activated as part of the investigation.