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Crime
Three Arrested After Snatching Rs 20 Lakh from Agent; Rs 18.9 Lakh Recovered
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 01:39 AM
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Three men were detained after allegedly snatching Rs 20 lakh from a travel agent. Police recovered Rs 18.9 lakh of the stolen amount.
Three individuals were arrested on Thursday after a reported incident in which they allegedly snatched Rs 20 lakh from a travel agent.
The police, acting on a complaint filed by the agent, detained the suspects at a local station. According to official statements, the men used force to seize the money during a transaction.
In a subsequent operation, authorities recovered Rs 18.9 lakh of the stolen sum, leaving a shortfall of Rs 10 lakh. The recovered amount was returned to the agent.
Police officials said the case is under investigation and the suspects may face charges under the Indian Penal Code for theft and robbery.
The police, acting on a complaint filed by the agent, detained the suspects at a local station. According to official statements, the men used force to seize the money during a transaction.
In a subsequent operation, authorities recovered Rs 18.9 lakh of the stolen sum, leaving a shortfall of Rs 10 lakh. The recovered amount was returned to the agent.
Police officials said the case is under investigation and the suspects may face charges under the Indian Penal Code for theft and robbery.