An Angadiya trader was robbed of ₹80 lakh at gunpoint in Chandni Chowk. The robber fired shots and fled with the money, reported ANI, citing Delhi Police.
Currently, Delhi Police is investigating the case.
CCTV footage from the incident emerged online where the man was seen walking on the streets when the robber grabbed his bag and fired shots while running away.
Social media users react
Social media users have reacted to the clip that emerged online, stating concerns about carrying a huge sum in a bag.
One of the users commented, ₹80 lakhs aise kon bag mein leke ghumta hai (Who carries ₹80 lakhs in a bag).
“In America, they are scared to expose their phones, lest they get mugged. It shows the confidence Indians have to walk around casually with 80 lakhs in a back pack. Lets not be too harsh on ourselves, India is the best place to live, work, thrive, or simply chill,” added another.
“Welcome to “new” Delhi,” another user said.
“ ₹80 lakh without any security precaution is an act of bravery (sic),” one of the users said.
Robber ties up elderly couple and househelp in Ashok Vihar
Meanwhile, a similar incident was reported on the same day. An armed robber tied up an elderly couple and domestic help and looted gold and other valuables in Northwest Delhi, according to a report by PTI. According to police, three to four men forcefully entered the house of Om Prakash Aggarwal and restrained the elderly couple and their maid.
The miscreants looted gold ornaments and other valuables and fled in the house owner’s car.
The crime team discovered fingerprints and other forensic evidence at the location. The stolen was found later.
“A case has been registered at the Ashok Vihar police station. The police have initiated an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage from the area to identify and track down the culprits,” the report quoted Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest) Bhisham Singh in a statement.
